Domaine Georges Glantenay is the second of two well-known Glantenay estates in Volnay, the other being Bernard and Thierry Glantenay, whom I visited in July 2019. Domaine Georges Glantenay is located quite high in the village, but also has a more … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Georges Glantenay – tasting the 2018s
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Visit to Domaine Meo-Camuzet – tasting the 2018s
Domaine Méo-Camuzet has a special aura, and a special place in my Burgundy history as both a link to the old master Henri Jayer and a connection to the core of Vosne-Romanee history. I have followed the Méo-Camuzet wines for many years, and … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Meo-Camuzet – tasting the 2018s
Visit to Domaine Dujac – tasting the 2018s
The Winehog has a long history with Domaine Dujac, as I have followed it since the early 1990s. I have tasted many wines even further back - including a delightful 1976 Clos St. Denis that is a benchmark for hot vintages, alongside some 1947s and … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Dujac – tasting the 2018s
Visit to Domaine Robert Groffier – tasting the 2018s from cask
Nicolas Groffier seems to have found beautiful balance in his wines, and even in the notoriouly unpredictable 2018 vintage he is in full control. The wines have a generous yet vivid tone, offering both freshness and intensity and showing some of … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Robert Groffier – tasting the 2018s from cask
Vineyard Insight: Robert Groffier Chambolle Les Amoureuses
I adore Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses, the wine from one of the most vivid and sensual vineyards in Burgundy. It is a vineyard with tremendous potential and a legendary reputation. There are great estates in the village of Chambolle which have … [Read more...] about Vineyard Insight: Robert Groffier Chambolle Les Amoureuses
Visit to Domaine J.-F. Mugnier, tasting the 2018 vintage
I adore J.-F. Mugnier's wines (as do most people). They have a core of enjoyability rarely seen in Burgundy. Joie de vivre is a good way to describe the sensation evoked by these wines, although they are so much more than plain and simple hedonistic … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine J.-F. Mugnier, tasting the 2018 vintage
Domaine Robert Groffier Chambolle Les Amoureuses “Cuvée Blonde” 2016
The Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses 2016 is a rare bird, but this is not the regular cuvée: It's the special Cuvée Blonde made only in 2016 - and in very limited numbers. The Cuvée Blonde comes from the top part of the Groffier plot of Les … [Read more...] about Domaine Robert Groffier Chambolle Les Amoureuses “Cuvée Blonde” 2016
The delicacy and maturity of undervalued vintages
The focus on points and ratings often stands in the way of appreciating and understanding mature Burgundies from "lesser" years. We tend to collect the big, bold, "great" vintages, and that stream of velvet pinot almost washes away the delicate … [Read more...] about The delicacy and maturity of undervalued vintages