We need a cheerful note, positive news, and to look forward to a new and open world .. after you know... the... It is very early, but I need to speak up about the 2019 Burgundies, as they seem to be of a special, almost royal, breed and class. I have during the past weeks tasted quite a few …
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New visual indentity for Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
Domaine Arnaux-Lachaux has introduced a new visual identity to match the invigorated style of the estate wines. Here is Charles Lachaux explaining the new labelling: "We are very proud to introduce you to our new visual identity. We had the desire to help people understand our philosophy …
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Domaine Fabien Coche Meursault Les Luchets 2017
More Domaine Fabien Coche .. a new name in my glass - or perhaps not, as the estate was earlier known as Domaine Coche-Bizouard. The Meursault Les Luchets - just above Chevalieres and Meix Chavaux - is quite a step up from the Bourgogne. It's rich and refined, and again very delicate and slightly …
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Domaine Fabien Coche Bourgogne Cote d’Or 2017 Chardonnay
Domaine Fabien Coche is a new name in my glass - or perhaps not, as the estate was known previously as Domaine Coche-Bizouard. The Bourgogne Côte d'Or 2017 Chardonnay is a tremendously delightful wine with a refined, slightly perfumed style. For the level it has a delightful mineral note with …
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Some 2018 treats – the vineyard view
Tasting a large number of red 2018s gives one the opportunity to look at quality across the appellations and vineyards. In this article, I am taking the vineyard view, and I've tried to analyze which vineyards (appellations) did exceptionally well in 2018. I found that the following vineyards …