Winehog - Burgundy with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I was very impressed by the 2017s from Domaine Henri Gouges when I tasted the line-up in February. I was therefore eager to taste the 2018 vintage when I had the opportunity in July. Domaine Henri Gouges - Antoine Gouges - July 2019 The 2018s are from a hot year; yet with its new style, …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Henri Gouges, tasting the 2018s
Some estates I visit often, others rarely; but first and foremost, I try to taste interesting wines for the benefit of the readers - and of my palate and pleasure! Morey-Coffinet is one of the estates I visit often, as I have a good relationship with the Danish importer and with Thibault Morey. I …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Morey-Coffinet, tasting the 2018 whites
Jean-Marie Fourrier also produces a range of negociant wines, from various top-end Burgundy vineyards. The wines are labeled Jean-Marie Fourrier (not Domaine Fourrier, like the estate wines - see the two different labels below). There is huge interest in the Fourrier wines, thus also in …
[Read more...] about Visit Jean-Marie Fourrier, tasting the 2018 negociant wines
I have not had the opportunity to visit Domaine Fourrier since the 2015 vintage, so I was delighted to be back to taste the 2018s. I like the Fourrier wines, with their forward and apparent fruity pleasure. They are perhaps not the most concentrated or powerful wines, but their gorgeous fruity …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Jean-Marie Fourrier, tasting the 2018s
I do love Burgundy. I continually find new talents and exciting new wines from estates and negociants. This time a new talent in Comblanchien - actually the Chateau de Comblanchien, the large mansion located above the village. It is the base of Camille Thiriet, who has started a small …
[Read more...] about Maison Thiriet at the Chateau de Comblanchien
