Benjamin Leroux is one of the most talented winemakers of his generations. He has recently resigned from his job as régisseur at Comte Armand, and is now focusing on this own negociant business in Beaune. Maison Benjamin Leroux was launched with … [Read more...] about Visit Benjamin Leroux – tasting of the red 2013s
Visits 2013
Visit Domaine Poisot – tasting of 2013 and 2014 vintage
Domaine Poisot is a quite "new" domaine run by the former navy captain Remi Poisot, who is now making wine from a fine portfolio of family vineyards. This was my second vist here, in the dark and very cold cellars under the beautiful Chateau Corton … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Poisot – tasting of 2013 and 2014 vintage
Visit Maison Camille Giroud – tasting of the 2013 vintage
Maison Camille Giroud has a special place in my Burgundy heart, as the wonderful Cortons from this house convinced me that the Corton hill can in fact produce red wines that deserves the Grand Cru classification and at the same time be a delightful … [Read more...] about Visit Maison Camille Giroud – tasting of the 2013 vintage
Visit – Domaine Berthaut in Fixin .. now with vineyards in Vosne!
Fixin was highly regarded by Lavalle and other classifications made more than 100 years ago, but today this northern appellation gets little attention from the collectors of great Burgundies. The Fixin wines have often been accused of being … [Read more...] about Visit – Domaine Berthaut in Fixin .. now with vineyards in Vosne!
Visit: Benjamin Leroux – tasting of the 2013 whites
Benjamin Leroux is one of the most talented winemakers of his generations. He has recently resigned from his job as régisseur at Comte Armand, and is now focusing on this own negociant business in Beaune. Maison Benjamin Leroux was launched with … [Read more...] about Visit: Benjamin Leroux – tasting of the 2013 whites
Visit Domaine Roulot, Tasting of the 2013 vintage
Domaine Roulot is one of my favorite producers of white Burgundy and it was therefore a treat to taste - almost - the full range of 2013s with Jean-Marc Roulot in Meursault on my March trip to Burgundy. Photo: Jean-Marc Roulot … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Roulot, Tasting of the 2013 vintage
Visit: Chantereves … purist negociant extraordinaire
I have my regular stops in Burgundy - Domaines I visit almost every year, but I always try to find time to visit new and upcoming producers .. as this often is a great inspiration for me as a blogger. It also gives me the opportunity to explore wines … [Read more...] about Visit: Chantereves … purist negociant extraordinaire
Visit Domaine Hubert Lamy – tasting of the 2013 vintage
One of my favorite domaines to visit in Burgundy is Domaine Hubert Lamy ... one of leading domaines in Saint-Aubin ... and a epicenter for innovative wine making. Olivier Lamy is the dynamic and very energetic head of the family estate ... and have … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Hubert Lamy – tasting of the 2013 vintage