From time to time, the discussion of ratings on the 100-point scale turns up. These days, this debate is intensifying, as vignerons and consumers see the points system starting to collapse. I have already introduced the vin d'emotion score, as I find this much better as a guideline for finding …
Visit to Domaine des Croix – Tasting the 2021s from Cask
I've always had a soft spot for David Croix's wines, although global warming has made it difficult to make the vivid, lively wines that I prefer from him. In 2021, the cooler, somewhat difficult conditions gave David the opportunity to shine as the fabulous winemaker he is. Due to the Covid …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château 2014
91p Fine Drink from 2022 Tasted 22/10/2022 Emotions: The 2014 Clos du Château is giving the full monty currently; a cool and expressive vin d'émotion. It's lively, with ever-so-slight reduction and loads of pinot droit fruit; the cinnamon is still in the background. This will definitely …
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Visit to Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – Tasting the 2021s
It's Wednesday afternoon, and my tastings are progressing smoothly in Burgundy, with their number well adapted to my pace and thoroughness. I often wonder how some tasters can manage four, five or even six tastings a day; I've even heard about seven or eight daily visits. This is beyond my …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée La Colombière 2009
91-92p Fine Drink from 2022 Tasted 17/10/2022 Emotions: The 2009 La Colombière has settled into its stride, and the oak is now beautifully integrated after being more prominent earlier on. It is a refined wine, and tasted blind the guess was a 1er cru. Tremendous hedonistic joy and …
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