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Abordable: Affordable Thirst Quenchers

By Steen Öhman August 20, 2023 - Leave a Comment

I have now lived in Burgundy for two and a half years, and during this period, wine prices in restaurants and shops have climbed significantly: 20-40%, or even more in some cases. What was vaguely affordable is now getting frightfully expensive. Some restaurateurs in the Côte d'Or have joined …

Clos du Moulin au Moines, Pernand-Vergelesses Les Combottes 2014

By Steen Öhman December 20, 2018 -

The Pernand-Vergelesses les Combottes is more open and accessible than the rather tight Auxey-Duresses Clos du Moulin aux Moines. The bouquet is offering lovely yellow fruit, hints of hazelnuts and a lovey citrus infused minerality. On the palate more openly knit and outspoken - a 2014 that is …

Clos du Moulin au Moines, Auxey Clos du Moulin aux Moines 2014

By Steen Öhman December 19, 2018 -

The Auxey-Duresses Clos du Moulin aux Moines from Clos du Moulin Aux Moines is just starting to unfold. The bouquet give hints of hazelnuts and while the minerality is staying playfully in the background. Nose offering energetic but tight fruit with notes of white and yellow orchard fruits. On the …

Maison Chantereves, Bourgogne Blanc 2015

By Steen Öhman August 19, 2017 -

The Bourgogne Blanc 2015 from Chantereves is showing well. In the bouquet rather generous fruit - moderately exotic and well kepth for at 2015. On the palate fine balance and freshness - quite cool - good weight and concentration for this level. Really like the vibrant feel ... not quite matching …

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay Reserve 2014

By Steen Öhman May 19, 2016 -

The Bourgogne Blanc 2014 from Bouchard Pere et fils is a very impressive wine given the numbers produced and its price point. It's not a micro cuvee for the Burgundy geeks - although I would happily drink and enjoy it as an everyday wine. With more than 300000 bottles produced this is the perfect …