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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I know I can be somewhat grumpy at times, and complain that many wines produced in Chablis do not treat my snout as well as expected. Clearly, the well-known, top domaines in Chablis always perform. It has been increasingly rare to find new estates to promote - until now, however, as some new …
[Read more...] about Chablis discovery: Domaine Antoine et Laurent Robin
The William Fevre Chablis Bougros Côte Bouguerots 2010 is a tremendous Chablis from two steep plots at the foot of the Bougros vineyard. The nose is fresh but showing some matured limestone notes - hint of apple, crushed hazelnuts - a filigree yet intense minerality. On the palate lovely tension and …
[Read more...] about William Fevre, Chablis Bougros Côte Bouguerots 2010
The Willian Fevre Chablis Bougros Côte Bouguerots 2010 is a fabulous and mighty Chablis from two steep plots at the foot of the Bougros vineyard. The nose is fresh and vibrant with pure white fruit - hint of apple, white peach - crushed hazelnuts and a filigree yet intense minerality. On the palate …
[Read more...] about William Fevre, Chablis Bougros Côte Bouguerots 2010
The Diam closure is now used by many of the top producers of white and while this has or is expected to eliminate the premox problems some collectors are still sceptical about this new closure - I for one want to learn more about the long term effects of using Diam instead of natural …
[Read more...] about The Diam closure – now and in the long run
While the quality in Chablis has improved over the last decades there are still some producers that need to take things more seriously. The Chablis Valmur 2011 from J. Moreay et Fils is what I - if in the polite mood - would call a disappointing wine. The positive first ... it still offers a nice …
