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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
For those who like forward, charming and elegant Burgundies - the 2017s represents a return to the more classic styled Burgundies, after the intense and low yield 2016s, and the mighty and concentrated 2015s. Add to this the very intense and powerful 2018s .. ... those could be the words No …
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To find or even acquire the Domaine Dujac Romanée-Saint-Vivant does take quite an effort - with a production of two barrels annually it is a rare bird indeed. The ownership of the plot does furthermore limit the actual number of bottles on the market ... so in reality the chances of getting a …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Dujac, Romanée Saint-Vivant
Chevalier-Montrachet is a great vineyard, perhaps only surpassed by Montrachet in the white classifications. Chevalier-Montrachet is only located in the Puligny-Montrachet appellation, but have been expanded a couple of times over the years, as parts of Les Demoiselles and Les Caillerets have …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Chartron, Chevalier-Montrachet
Château de Meursault was not doing well for years and the reputation was to say the least somewhat lacklustre. In 2012 changes began when Olivier Halley took over the estate, vineyards and buildings. Olivier Halley not only took over the Château de Meursault he also took over the Chateau de …
[Read more...] about Château de Meursault – tasting 2015s and 2016s whites
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 more of experience under the belt - and while the …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Y. Clerget – tasting of the 2017s from cask
