The best of Beaunes ... ?; While there are many 1er crus in the Beaune appellation there is no Grand Crus - and the appellation is perhaps more known for it's special cuvées than for the vineyards that produce these. Cuvées or like Beaune Clos des Ursules, Beaune Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus, Beaune …
Domaine Serafin, Charmes Chambertin 1996
The Chames Chambertin 1996 was sadly not showing as well as the 1995 tasted at the same occation. It's a fine wine .. still alive and kicking - but the 1996 never had the charming exuberant fruit of the 1995. This bottle was not perfect - presumably slightly tainted with a hint of brett - offering a …
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Domaine Serafin, Charmes Chambertin 1995
The Chames Chambertin 1995 has always been a beauty and one of my favorites from this slightly edgy vintage. The primary fruit has faded somewhat and the tertiary notes has taken over. It's a both refined and elegant Charmes - as the oak now has integrated perfectly - with the bouquet offering juicy …
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Visit Domaine Trapet – Tasting the 2015s from cask
I have been following the progress of Domaine Trapet over the years, and when I tasted the 2010s I got really exited and thrilled by the airy lightness that had entered the character of the wines. Not to be specific .. this could have happened at any point a few vintages earlier - but what I …
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Visit Domaine Dublère – tasting of the 2015s from cask
Traditions are great .. and it has become my Burgundy tradition to visit Domaine Dublère in the outskirts of Beaune each year. It's always great to meet Blair Pethel, as he is brutally honest about his own wines - what he likes and what he is not so happy about. I think he sometimes is being …
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