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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2013s from Roumier are lovely - and even the Clos de la Bussiére is quite forward currently. The nose is perhaps a bit introvert but offering a vinous range of dark berries - quite rich but not very complex currently. On the palate red and dark berry fruit - juicy and vibrant with notes of dark …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Morey Clos de la Bussiére 2013
The Vosne-Romanee appellation is famous for it's old grand cru monopoles - Romanee-Conti and La Romanee. There are however other monopoles in Vosne-Romanee, and while La Tâche and La Grande Rue are prominent monopoles today - they are in fact relatively new as they were formed in the 1930s. There …
[Read more...] about Vineyard Insight: Vosne Romanee Clos des Réas
Normally I always taste the wines before I decide to visit a producer. I only visit estates where I know there is a good chance that I will like the wines - thus also will be able to write something positive and perhaps even recommend some wines. Many Burgundy collectors are quite lucky, as they …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Pierrick Bouley – tasting of the 2015 vintage
The Meursault Les Luchets 2011 - from a village vineyard located on the slope above Meix Chaveaux is showing beutifully and very fresh for a 2011. In the nose airy white orchard fruit with hints of almonds powered by a crisp citrus infused minerality. On the palate very fresh for the vintage with a …
[Read more...] about Domaine Roulot, Meursault Les Luchets 2011
While the quality in Chablis has improved over the last decades there are still some producers that need to take things more seriously. The Chablis Valmur 2011 from J. Moreay et Fils is what I - if in the polite mood - would call a disappointing wine. The positive first ... it still offers a nice …
