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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
On my March 2017 trip to Burgundy I had the chance to taste some more 2015 whites - and this have added some perspective on the vintage - and provided some further insights into this rich but surprisingly charming vintage. I had the pleasure to visit Domaine Leflaive, Domaine des Comtes Lafon, …
[Read more...] about Vintage Report – 2015 white Burgundies – Insights
Just back from my March trip to Burgundy where I had the opportunity to taste and retaste many 2015s - some bottled, some prepared for bottling and even some still in cask. At the Trilogie en Côte de Nuits I tasted many different estates - and more than 100 wines to calibrate my view on the …
[Read more...] about Vintage Report 2015 Reds – updated buying advice
A busy week in Burgundy - with plenty of tastings. Three visits Tuesday, five Wednesday (at bit too much), four today and then finally two Friday before I head back to Denmark. I will write about each visit in details during the next period ... but here are some appetizers. Visit Domaine …
[Read more...] about Tastings this week – March 2017 – part 1
Trilogie en Côte de Nuits - tasting is a perfect oportunity to taste and compare. A lot of the best producers from Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot, Flagey and to a lesser degree Morey and Chambolle present their wines at Chateau Clos de Vougeot - this year the 2015s. The 2015 vintage is hyped ... most …
[Read more...] about Impressions from Trilogie en Côte de Nuits – tasting the 2015s
Spring, Sun ... and a one weeek Burgundy trip ahead - and quite a few interesting articles in the pipeline - what is not to like! This is an article about a small vertical with four Bruno Clavelier Vosne-Romanée Les Hautes Maizieres - including the vintages 2011 to 2014. As a side story: I …
[Read more...] about Bruno Clavelier Vosne Les Hautes Maizieres small vertical
