I'm back below the Corton hill in Ladoix-Serrigny, visiting Michel Mallard at his family estate that is conveniently called ... Domaine Michel Mallard, after his grandfather. For a bit more info on the Michel Mallard estate check the article … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Michel Mallard – tasting the red 2018s
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Visit to Domaine Michel Mallard – tasting the white 2018s
I'm back below the Corton hill in Ladoix-Serrigny, visiting Michel Mallard at his family estate that is conveniently called ... Domaine Michel Mallard, after his grandfather. Domaine Michel Mallard is one of the more prominent and well-known … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Michel Mallard – tasting the white 2018s
Maison des Joncs – past, present and future meet
One of the most exciting visits on my November trip to Burgundy was the Saturday tasting at Maison des Joncs at the Château de Bligny-les-Beaune. Maison des Joncs is the brainchild of Jae Chu, aka Jaeok Chu Cramette, who is now the winemaker at … [Read more...] about Maison des Joncs – past, present and future meet
Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting the 2018s from cask
Tasting wine is a complex matter - especially with the 2018 vintage. Some wines seem to have an almost kaleidoscopic character, with a changeable nature here at the beginning of elevage. As always, it is wise to be prudent when drawing … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting the 2018s from cask
Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting of the 2017s from cask
What can I say ... great to be back in the diminutive cellar at Domaine Nicolas Faure in Meuilley. My first visit to Meuilley was in the summer of 2016 - and while I had heard about the wines from Nicolas Faure, he was then still relatively … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting of the 2016s from cask
I do visit quite many estates - and there are many great moments, and highlights - but one of the most precious visits was my first tasting at Domaine Nicholas Faure in the summer of 2016. I came unprepared as I never tasted the wines before - … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting of the 2016s from cask
Domaine des Croix, Aloxe Corton Les Boutières 2015
The Aloxe Corton appellation - outside Corton and Corton Charlemagne - is sadly somewhat overlooked, and this is really a shame, as some of the lesser wines really has a lot to offer. The Aloxe Corton Les Boutières (village terroir located in the … [Read more...] about Domaine des Croix, Aloxe Corton Les Boutières 2015
Domaine Nicolas Faure Aloxe-Corton 2015
The Aloxe-Corton 2015 is a bigger wine than the Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues ... it has a larger framework and is a bit darker in the expression. The nose offer red and dark berry fruit - detailed and forward - with a nice organic touch (100% … [Read more...] about Domaine Nicolas Faure Aloxe-Corton 2015