I tasted the wines of Bastian Wolber for the first time in October 2022, and I already sensed back then that I was in the presence of a very promising vigneron. As I claimed back then, give him some top vineyards - please! - and he will delight your palate and treat your hedonistic addictions …
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.
Koji Nakada and Jae Hwa Park – The Japanese influence
Visiting Maison Lou Dumont in Gevrey Chambertin is an entry into an exciting Japanese Burgundian world. The Maison Lou Dumont is the estate of Koji Nakada and Jae Hwa Park. Under the brand Lou Dumont, they run quite a large négoce business. They also have a small domaine under the name Domaine …
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Visit to Charodon – Tasting the Red 2022s
Charodon reds from the 2022 vintage ... short and sweet and directly to the notes. Check out some more about the Charodon estate here. Let's taste them! Wines tasted from bottle at Charodon on 06/06/2024 Charodon Bourgogne Côte d'Or 2022 The Bourgogne Côte d'Or … red and dark fruits …
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Visit to Domaine Amiot-Servelle – Tasting the 2023s
After working with two or three different cellars for the past several years, Domaine Amiot-Servelle has settled down in their new cuverie in the outskirts of Chambolle. The wines are getting evermore precise, and there is scope for further improvement with the new facility, with winemaking by …
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Visit to Domaine Roulot – Tasting the 2022s
The 2022s from Domaine Roulot are quite sensual and generous wines. They are intense and focused, but they still have a lovely hedonistic touch ... they aim to please, so to speak. They are more generous than the 2020s, but do not possess the same firm structure. They are on the slightly …
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