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Visit to Domaine Henri Gouges – Tasting the 2021s

By Steen Öhman March 4, 2023 -

Domaine Henri Gouges has changed its style from classical, dark Nuits-Saint-Georges to more fruity, forward wines. Furthermore, it has done so without losing complexity, while simultaneously adding drinkability and vivacity. The 2021s have been made with an unusually light hand at Gouges, and the …

Visit to Faiveley – Tasting the White 2021s

By Steen Öhman February 23, 2023 -

I'm back at Faiveley to taste with Erwan Faiveley. This was a quick taste of the 2021 white highlights - highlights chosen by Erwan. He is normally brutally honest about his wines and the vintage, and so it proved with the 2021s. Put plainly and simply: This was a somewhat difficult year, …

Visit to Faiveley – Tasting the Red 2021s

By Steen Öhman February 22, 2023 -

I'm back at Faiveley to taste with Erwan Faiveley. This was a quick taste of the 2021 red highlights - highlights chosen by Erwan. He is normally brutally honest about his wines and the vintage, and so it proved with the 2021 vintage. Put plainly and simply: This was a somewhat difficult year, …

Visit to Domaine Grivot – Tasting the 2021s from Cask

By Steen Öhman February 18, 2023 -

Domaine Grivot has been consistent in its quality over the last five years, if not even longer. Its wines are predictable in a good way, meaning that my expectations were high for the 2021s. The vintage, with its excellent acidity, good concentration, and structure, should suit the Grivot style well …

Visit to Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot – Tasting the 2021s

By Steen Öhman January 31, 2023 -

I'm back at CLF (Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot) to taste the 2021s, and my expectations are high. They always rise here if the vintage is on the vivid and cooler side, whereas vintages like 2018 can be challenging at this address, or should I say below the very high standard I expect and normally …