New wines and new domaines are entering the world of Burgundy each year, and Arnaud et Sophie (Sirugue and Noëllat) is one of the new and exciting couples in Vosne-Romanée. They were of to a start in 2016 with one wine ... an interesting Vosne … [Read more...] about Arnaud et Sophie – at the edge of Cros Parantoux
Visit 2017
Visit Domaine Felettig – a tasting of the 2017s
June 2018 - First time at Domaine Felettig in Chambolle-Musigny just at the entrance to the village, an exciting tasting. The Felettig estate is owned by Gilbert and Christine Felettig - brother and sister - the estate is 12.5 ha and include … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Felettig – a tasting of the 2017s
Visit Joseph Drouhin – tasting the red 2017s from cask
Back in the Drouhin cellars to taste a selection of the reds - again with the charming and very competent Veronique Drouhin. Visiting Drouhin This year I had the opportunity to taste some of the 2017s from Maison Joseph Drouhin from cask with … [Read more...] about Visit Joseph Drouhin – tasting the red 2017s from cask
Comte Georges de Vogüé – 2017 before and under malo
I have the privilege of tasting wines from Comte Georges de Vogüé both before and after the malolatic fermentation and furthermore also after bottling in Denmark the year after. This process is very interesting and educational, as this does … [Read more...] about Comte Georges de Vogüé – 2017 before and under malo
Visit Domaine Marchand-Tawse – tasting of the red 2017s
One of my great moments this summer was a visit at Marchand-Tawse in Nuits-Saint-Georges. To be honest the visit came somewhat unannounced, as the visit was not planned in advance - so a surprise visit so to speak. So a bit unprepared from my … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Marchand-Tawse – tasting of the red 2017s
Visit Domaine Y. Clerget – tasting of the 2017s from cask
My third visit at Domaine Y. Clerget ... again - on a very hot summer day in Pommard. Great to be back at Y. Clerget to taste another vintage from Thibaud Clerget who has expanded a bit with a few wines. First and foremost is however one year … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Y. Clerget – tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visit Domaine Heitz-Lochardet – tasting of the red 2017s
On my May + June 2018 trip to Burgundy I had the chance to visit Armand Heitz at Domaine Heitz-Lochardet to taste the 2017s from cask. Armand Heitz, June 2018 For further info about the estate see the article from the tasting of the tasting … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Heitz-Lochardet – tasting of the red 2017s
Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – 2017s from cask
First taste of the 2017s from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair ... a rather fresh and vivid vintage. After 2015 and 2016 - intense and dense vintages we find the 2017 a lighter and perhaps more lively and vivacious vintage. I do find many … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – 2017s from cask