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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Domaine de la Douaix - aka Gilles Moustie - is producing a range of Côte de Nuits Villages cuvées, with the Vieilles Vignes being the top wine. It comes from the vineyards Les Vignottes in Premeaux (85-year-old vines) and Les Chaillots in Corgoloin (101-year-old vines). The 2015 is rich and …
[Read more...] about Domaine de la Douaix Côtes de Nuits Villages Vieilles Vignes 2015
Domaine de la Douaix - Gilles Moustie - is producing a nice range of Côte de Nuits Villages wines, amongst them this mid-range Terres Nobles. The Terres Nobles is from four Côtes de Nuits terroirs - Aux Quartiers, Les Chaillots and two others - in Corgoloin. The 2011 version is surprisingly fresh …
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I first tasted the Domaine Pierre Girardin wines in Copenhagen last year, and was intrigued by the wines coming from this young man. The words were then, and are still: "A new star is born? Perhaps. In any case, without a doubt a bright new talent has emerged!" In this article, I will go through …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Pierre Girardin – tasting the 2018 reds
A rare - but very welcome - guest is the Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay Caillerets Clos de 60 Ouvrées 2005, from the beginning of the Patrick Landanger ownership. This is a finely balanced 2005 with a delicate expression - perfectly extracted, refined and now maturing effortlessly. Lovely …
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The Domaine de Montille Clos Vougeot 2008 is showing fine intensity and concentration for the vintage. It's starting to reveal some maturing notes - sous-bois and some earthy minerality accompanying red and dark fruit. Very finely balanced with refined notes of youthful yet maturing fruit. Not yet …
