Vogüé time! As mentioned before, in Denmark we have a fine tradition of Jean-Luc Pepin visiting each year in September or October to present the newly released de Vogüé lineup in Copenhagen. Jean-Luc Pepin and two faithful Vogüé fans Add to … [Read more...] about Comte Georges de Vogüé 2017s – bottled and delightful
Chambolle Musigny
Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting the 2018s from cask
Visiting Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat is always a treat, and the 2018s are showing very fine promise and form here, as I expected they would. As I have mentioned numerous times, Charles Van Canneyt has raised his game in recent years, in his calm and … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting the 2018s from cask
Domaine Robert Groffier Chambolle Les Hauts Doix 2010
The Chambolle-Musigny Les Hauts Doix 2010 is a delightful wine with perfect balance and lovely intensity. As always, forward and rewarding, revealing lovely mid-palate fruit and fine, defined minerality. A treat and definitely a wine that offers … [Read more...] about Domaine Robert Groffier Chambolle Les Hauts Doix 2010
Visit Domaine François Bertheau – tasting the 2018s
The wines from Domaine François Bertheau have given me a lot of hedonistic pleasures over the years, and while they do not always show well from cask, they normally deliver the goods from bottle. The 2018 vintage is different, however, as I … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine François Bertheau – tasting the 2018s
Visit Cécile Tremblay, tasting the 2018s from cask
I have been very lucky regularly to visit many of the top-end producers in Burgundy. But from time to time difficulties arise and years pass without securing a visit. This is one of the visits on which I have been waiting for several years. … [Read more...] about Visit Cécile Tremblay, tasting the 2018s from cask
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Musigny 2004
The 2004 Musigny from Vogëé is starting to unfold and shedding the slight austerity. It's a bit rustic and still some tannnins left. Strong minerality - classic Musigny - with a good mid-palate fruit. I sort of prefer the Dujac Bonnes Mares 2004 for … [Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Musigny 2004
Domaine Dujac, Bonnes Mares 2004
The Bonnes Mares 2004 form Domaine Dujac is a delightful wine showing very well indeed currently. The nose is open and expressive - sous-bois and mature fruit notes - no green notes at all. On the palate medium weight - elegant and light footed - … [Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Bonnes Mares 2004
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Musigny 2001
The 2001 Musigny from Vogëé is slowly but surely unfolding - shedding the tar notes and unfolding the mature fruit. It's still somewhat rustic, yet the mid-palate fruit and minerality is starting to show. Lovely minerality and depth .. quite … [Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Musigny 2001