As you might know I'm a big admirer of wines with a strong expression of the terroir. It was therefore a great pleasure to visit Jean-Noël Gagnard in Chassagne on my May 2012 trip to Burgundy. Jean-Noël Gagnard is one of the most exiting domaines in Chassagne Montrachet, as they are producing …
Jean-Noël Gagnard, Chassagne Les Chaumes 2010
The Chassagne Montrachet Les Chaumes is a village wine produced from a village lieut dit located just south of the village. In the bouquet fine fruit notes - melon, peach, grapefruit and other citrus notes. On the palate good concentration and minerality, a quite rich aromatic profile. While rich …
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Tasting of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair 2011 from cask
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair is one of the very top domaines in Burgundy, and the 2011 vintage seem to consolidate this position. I tasted all the 2011 wines from cask at the domaine in early May 2012. The tasting showed that Liger-Belair have made very fine wines in 2011, and will in my view, …
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Tasting of Domaine Anne Gros 2011 from cask
I was very impressed by the 2010 vintage, when I tasted them at Grand Jours de Bourgogne. I was therefore keen to visit the domaine to taste the 2011 vintage from cask. Fortunately Domaine Anne Gros had time to recieve us for a short visit on my trip to Burgundy in May 2012. …
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Domaine Roulot, Les Tessons – Clos de Mon Plaisir 2008
The 2008 Meursault Les Tessons - Clos de Mon Plaisir from Roulot is slightly closed. The bouquet is showing some yellow fruit - melon and notes of pear - with hints of lemon zest and grapefruit. On the palate quite lush fruit and a good focus from the underlying acidity and minerality. This medium …
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