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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
One of the slightly overlooked gems of Burgundy is Domaine Robert Groffier in Morey-Saint-Denis. Nicolas Groffier took over the vinification around 10 years back - and has improved quality significantly over the years - although I must say that quality has been good for the last decades …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Robert Groffier, tasting the 2016s from tank
The Bonnes-Mares 1976 from Domaine Dujac is still showing nicely - fully mature and at a drinking stage. The bouquet unfolded beautifully after some time in the glass - initially a bit of tar and figue - a clear indication of the hot 1976 vintage. After some minutes more red fruit and sous-bois is …
The Bonnes Mares 2015 is a true beauty offering plenty of layered fruit and a very vibrant and charming personality. In the nose generous red and darker fruits - blueberries, blackberries, pomegranate and red currant - spiced with a forward expression of earthy minerality - expressive and floral for …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Bonnes Mares 2015
The Bonnes Mares is a beauty offering a lot of layered fruit and charm already at this stage. In the nose generous red and darker fruits - blueberries, blackberries, pomegranate and red currant - spiced with a forward expression of earthy minerality - quite expressive and floral for a red soil …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Bonnes Mares 2015
The last and certainly not least wine of the lineup - the mighty Bonnes Mares 2015. This offer some of the best sides of the Clos St. Denis and the Clos de la Roche. The bouquet offer layered red and dark berry fruit - intense with a impressive depth - delightful cool red notes are offering a lovely …
