Some projects are both fascinating and much more complex than originally expected ... such a project is Château de la Commaraine. I will reference a part of the intro from my article about Commaraine ... just to set the scene ... Background Pommard has a classical historic ambiance with …
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Visit Domaine Domaine Les Petits Lieux tasting the 2023s
The Guillaume Rouget and his wife Laure Guilloteau are not exactly new in the wine business, and the estate in Vosne-Romanée has a long history as the home of one of the most legendary producers of red Burgundy - Henry Jayer. They have, however decided to create a new estate "Domaine Les …
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In the memories of Henri Jayer – Domaine Les Petits Lieux
Henri Jayer, the legendary Vosne winemaker's estate, is still under the ownership of the Jayer/Rouget family. The house was for a period owned by his daughter, but was a few years back sold to Guillaume Rouget (son of Emmanuel Rouget) and his wife Laure Guilloteau. Domaine Henri Jayer is like …
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Visit to Domaine Morey-Coffinet tasting the 2023s
It is always a treat and a great pleasure to visit Thibault Morey ... as there is a zen-like balance and tranquility over this estate ... nothing forced but wines made like nature intended them - it seems. I am of course back at Domaine Morey-Coffinet tasting the elegant wines from the prime …
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“Taille tot, taille tard, rien ne vaut la taille de mars”
“Taille tot, taille tard, rien ne vaut la taille de mars” is an old saying (Prune early or prune late, nothing’s as good as pruning in March)!. We now have March 3rd, and both DRC, Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, and not surprisingly Domaine Leroy still have the top vineyards left …
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