The first two days of tasting have confirmed the very fine quality of the 2016 vintage. It is prefered to the 2015s by quite many producers due to the cool and more classic style of the 2016 vintage - and I certainly can understand why - to some degree at least. Sylvain Pataille The …
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The red 2016s – Impressions and first insights
After running through my tasting notes from my June 2017 trip I have updated my impressions on the 2016 red Burgundies. Thibaud Clerget of Domaine Y. Clerget. I will update these impressions as I taste more 2016s over the next year, and add more insights ass I find them. Red Burgundies …
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The top of the 2015 vintage, editors choice – update 13/04/2017
I have tasted a range of 2015s Burgundies over the last year and many are outstanding for the level, and some are even truly extraordinary in a quite unique way - where generosity and vibrant freshness integrates in a very unique and transparent way. This page will include some lists with the …
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Burgundy 2016 … Impressions and some initial thoughts
A blank page ... a new vintage ... new opportunities ... further Bourgudian delights. The beauty of Burgundy is the change and the diversity ... a new vintage always represent a new expression of the terroirs and Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Aligote. Francois Millet, Domaine Comte Georges de …
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Vintage Report – 2015 white Burgundies – Insights
On my March 2017 trip to Burgundy I had the chance to taste some more 2015 whites - and this have added some perspective on the vintage - and provided some further insights into this rich but surprisingly charming vintage. I had the pleasure to visit Domaine Leflaive, Domaine des Comtes Lafon, …
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