Bruno Clavelier is a unique producer with both his own style and his own ways ... his focus on quality and detail is second to none, and many producers of Vosne-Romanée really admire the dedication shown at this estate. The wines of Bruno … [Read more...] about Visit at Domaine Bruno Clavelier – tasting of the 2017s
Producer Visits
I now travel to Burgundy 5 to 6 times a year to taste wines from the best producers.
From each visit I produce an article with tasting notes and relevant informations about the producer and the vintage at hand.
Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2017s from Cask
Domaine Georges Noëllat is one of my favourite estates these days - and it seems like Maxime Cheurlin is improving year after year. Wines are getting more detailed and the integration of the oak has improved over the years and is now … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2017s from Cask
Visit Domaine Faiveley – tasting of the 2017 vintage
On my November 2018 trip I had the opportunity to visit Domaine Faiveley to taste the 2017 vintage. We were received at the now finished new Chai in Nuits-Saint-Georges by Erwan Faiveley who was ready with the best of the 2017s. Photo: Erwan … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Faiveley – tasting of the 2017 vintage
Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visiting Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat is a treat and the 2017s are showing fine form here, as expected I could add. Hudelot-Noëllat seem to improve each year, and is certainly moving into the major league, with lovely quality supplementing the lovely … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visit Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, tasting of the 2017s
Third visit at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux ... and what can I say - a very impressive visit, that confirms the constant improvements at this estate. At my last visit Charles Lachaux eagerly began to explain about the changes they have made at the … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, tasting of the 2017s
Visit at Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, tasting of the 2017s from cask
The 2017 vintage is a lovely vintage giving good yields and fine quality - and it was therefore a great pleasure to visit Mugneret-Gibourg to taste this new vintage.. Mugneret-Gibourg was one of the estates that really suffered during the frost … [Read more...] about Visit at Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visit Domaine Faiveley – tasting of the white 2017s
On my November 2018 trip I had the opportunity to vist Domaine Faiveley to taste the 2017 vintage. As last time Erwan Faiveley conducted the tasting himself, choosing a fine but limited selection of the best wines in the huge portfolio of Faiveley … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Faiveley – tasting of the white 2017s
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – 2017s from cask
Time to taste the Vogüé wines from cask - after completed malo - all ready to taste .. and what a delightful surprise. So are they that good ... indeed - the 2017 are showing just beautifully. The 2017s at Domaine Comte Georges de … [Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – 2017s from cask