The harvest of the whites are now well on the way and the reports about the quality of the 2015 whites are getting more and more positive. Olivier Lamy of Domaine Hubert Lamy Olivier have never seen such fine balance between sugar and acidity ... thats quite a statement ... sounds very promising …
Vineyard Insight: Clos Saint-Denis – the queen of Morey
Clos Saint-Denis is the somewhat unknown star of Morey-Saint-Denis ... often overshadowed by its neighbour Clos de la Roche. This is however a vineyard that should not be missed ... with its more floral and lightfooted expression of Morey ... the queen of the appellation ... more refined and …
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Harvest Impressions from the Social Medias
Harvest time in Burgundy - most have started to pick the whites and a few are now starting on the reds. It's expected that most will begin picking the reds in the beginning of September i.e. in a few days. The weather is lovely and the grapes are very healthy .. as healthy as 2009 some says ... …
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Maison Jessiaume, Corton Renardes 2012
My second wine from Maison Jessiaume - Corton Renardes 2012. Much better than the Chambertin 2008 but still not a top end effort. The nose offer a weighty red and dark berry fruit ... some depth with a nice earthy minerality. On the palate quite weighty midpalate fruit, it's pure but is lacking some …
Domaine Roulot, Meursault Les Tillets 2010
The Meursault Les Tillets 2010 is a truly magnificent Meursault - a mineralic powerhouse. In the bouquet airy white and yellow fruits with a slight hint of reduction - powered by a stony/flinty citrus infused minerality. On the palate very crisp and powerful .. with a weighty cool white fruit …
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