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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
David Croix made some tremendous 2015s .. and they have now arrived in bottle. The Beaune Les Cents Vignes is a lovely lighter and forward Beaune 1er cru - nose brimming with juicy red and dark fruit - openly knit and with a nice earthy note. On the palate very juicy and vivacious - fresh and …
[Read more...] about Domaine des Croix, Beaune Les Cents Vignes 2015
One of the discoveries of 2017 is Bernard Zito who is making a few, but in my view, magnificent wines at the Château de Bligny Les Beaune. Bernard Zito is not a rookie in the wine business, he has worked with vineyards and viticulture - more specifically with Organic and Biodynamic viticulture …
[Read more...] about Visit Bernard Zito – tasting of the 2015s and 2016s
In the twilight zone between frost and mildew we find a revelation, as the 2016 wines rise from the ashes like Phoenix ... full of vibrant life and energy. While the producers rightfully complain about the low quantities in the 2016 vintage - most are now trying to repress the memory of the 2016 …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine des Croix – tasting the 2016s from cask
While I was both delighted and impressed by the Beaune Bressandes and the Beaune Greves - the Beaune Pertuisots take the honors in 2015. This wine has - in my view - a different level of energy than the others Beaune cuvées in the 2015 vintage. The bouquet show layers of fresh and juicy red fruit - …
[Read more...] about Domaine des Croix, Beaune Pertuisots 2015
The Beaune Greves, a great terroir, is even better - with the bouquet offering juicy layered fruit - quite floral and extrovert. On the palate rich, velvet and generous fruit - deep and long - with a lovely intensity generated by the mighty Beaune Greves terroir. Love the depth and intensity in this …
