Pinot blanc is a somewhat overlooked grape in Burgundy, yet it is making interesting wines here and there. In the past, these wines rarely excited me, and they thrilled my senses even less. So I have been guilty of often ignoring this variety. But, … [Read more...] about Pinot? Pinot Blanc? Pinot Gouges: the forgotten mutation
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Tasting the 2018s at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
Charles Lachaux is taking some giant leaps for, if not mankind, then at least for the hedonistic pleasure of yours truly and other connoisseurs. His 2018 wines are another clear step towards the very top echelon of Burgundy and Vosne-Romanee. They … [Read more...] about Tasting the 2018s at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
Vins d’émotion – Burgundies of Passion
I adore Burgundies ... good ones ... but only some strike a special emotional note that assures them a place in my heart, along with a strong desire for another glass of the delightful nectar. But what is it that provokes this unique feeling one … [Read more...] about Vins d’émotion – Burgundies of Passion
Domaine Truchetet – a Premeaux-Prissey surprise
Premeaux is one of my favourite areas, although it is officially part of the larger Nuits-Saint-Georges landscape. I do understand the marketing sense of using the Nuits-Saint-Georges brand, but on the other hand, I find some unique qualities in the … [Read more...] about Domaine Truchetet – a Premeaux-Prissey surprise
Terroir View: Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche – a new cuvée
Domaine Hubert Lignier was one of first estates I visited when I began my quest to understand Burgundy. This was back in the late 1990s when Romain Lignier was making truly magnificent wines at Domaine Hubert Lignier. Sadly Romain passed away in … [Read more...] about Terroir View: Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche – a new cuvée
Visit Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay – Tasting the 2018s
Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay is one of at least two Glantenay estates in Volnay ... saying at least to be sure that I dont have one more hiding in the Volnay hills. The other being Domaine Georges Glantenay located in the core of the village … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay – Tasting the 2018s
Terroir Insight: The Poisot section of Romanée Saint-Vivant
Burgundy is all about terroirs and vineyard holdings, and many talented wine makers are limited by the vineyards they own and financial opportunities to rent or buy great vineyards. It is therefore lovely to see when new generations take over a … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: The Poisot section of Romanée Saint-Vivant
Terroir Insight: Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Romanée-Saint-Vivant
In my view, Romanée-Saint-Vivant is one of the most sensual and enchanting of the grands crus. The perfumed refinement of a great RSV is almost unmatched (aside from two monopoles just above the vineyard). Domaine J-J Confuron is one of the less … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Romanée-Saint-Vivant