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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I have been tasting, drinking and buying the Domaine Leflaive wines since the early 1990s - and always considered these wines to be among the very very best whites from Burgundy. To be honest I had some slight doubts in the mid 2000s ... but from 2008 Domaine Leflaive seem to have improved quality …
[Read more...] about Visit at Domaine Leflaive – tasting the 2013 vintage
The Chambertin Clos de Béze 2008 from Domaine Prieure-Roch is very forward and seems quite developed. The bouquet is bursting with organic expressive red berry fruit - spiced with cinnamon, violets and all spice. On the palate openly knit and expressive with loads of red fruit. Is lacking some focus …
[Read more...] about Domaine Prieure Roch, Chambertin Clos de Béze 2008
The 2012 Chambolle 1er cru is quite a step up from the village Chambolle. The bouquet is slightly closed but offer a quite generous red and dark berry fruit infused with a lovely Chambolle minerality. On the palate quite weighty and juicy fruit ... layered and transparent. It's crystal clear and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru 2012
During my November trip to Burgundy I had the opportunity to taste a fine selection of 2013s - both reds and whites. The wines tasted indicate a very interesting vintage ... some variation in quality ... with the top wines being quite outstanding and very interesting for people who love classic …
[Read more...] about Vintage Report Burgundy 2013 – Update November 2014
Third day in Burgundy ... four visits .. Domaine Dublere, Domaine Cathiard, Domaine Robert Sirugue and last but not least Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. Domaine Dublere A very fine visit with owner and winemaker extraordinaire Blair Pethel. The 2013s from Dublere are very well made and delightful …
