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According Burgundy Report1 it's now official that Boris Champy is the new manager at the LVMH owned Domaines des Lambrays - replacing the long-time head of the estate Thierry Brouin. A change in management is in my mind no surprise, as this has been avaited since the LVMH takeover in 2014, that …
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As most readers know I’m not a Chablis devotee, although I have tasted my share of fine Chablis over the years. I love a good Chablis, and one of my favourite sources is William Fevre - the Henriot owned producer - alongside Raveneau and Dauvissat. So always I make do with the very best if …
[Read more...] about Tasting of the 2015 Chablis from William Fevre
I new ring stars is Domaine Julien in Comblanchien. The 2012 vintage was only the second made by Étienne Julien and he has done well already this year. The style is fruity and energetic - the oak is well integrated in this NSG Les Bousselots 2013. This is one of my favorite wines made by Étienne …
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I have tasted a range of 2015s Burgundies over the last year and many are outstanding for the level, and some are even truly extraordinary in a quite unique way - where generosity and vibrant freshness integrates in a very unique and transparent way. This page will include some lists with the …
[Read more...] about The top of the 2015 vintage, editors choice – update 13/04/2017
While I like a lot of generic Burgundies I rarely taste a refined example - like the 2014 from Domaine Georges Noëllat. It's pure, cool, juicy and vibrant. The nose is brimming with cool red and darkish fruit - variations of cherries whith some hints of sweeter red fruit notes and some crushed …
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