The Chambolle La Combe d'Orveaux 2014 is one of the most minerally charged wines I have tasted this year. The nose is quite closed compared to the other Clavelier 1er crus from 2014 and the dominant element is currently the strong limestone … [Read more...] about Bruno Clavelier, Chambolle Musigny La Combe d’Orveaux 2014
Chambolle Muisgny La Combe d'Orveaux
Vosne Village Gallore – Domaine Bruno Clavelier 2014
Sitting in the office on a sunny day catching up on some articles before the trip goes to Burgundy next week. The spring is here ... and the Rhino is barking in the garden - either to greet the new warmer season - or to warn the neighbour - don't … [Read more...] about Vosne Village Gallore – Domaine Bruno Clavelier 2014
Chambolle Musigny – the 1861 classification
The 1861 classification from Comite d’Agriculture de Beaune1 is a very detailed document, including very precise informations about the classification of the different climates in Burgundy. While Lavalle1 offer some details about the split … [Read more...] about Chambolle Musigny – the 1861 classification
Terroir Insight: Domaine Jacques Prieur Musigny
The Musigny from Jacques Prieur is pretty special ... as it's produced on the vineyard Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d'Orveau. Domaine Jacques Prieur has twice managed to get plots in La Combe d'Orveau promoted to Grand Crus status and included in … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Jacques Prieur Musigny
La Combe d’Orveau – village, 1er cru and a part of Musigny
The Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d'Orveau is one of the hidden gems of Cote de Nuits. Only a few producers make wine from this slightly overlooked terroir and a part of of the climate is now a part of a "rather" well known grand cru. The grand cru is … [Read more...] about La Combe d’Orveau – village, 1er cru and a part of Musigny
Bruno Clavelier, Chambolle Musigny La Combe d’Orveaux 2012
The Chambolle La Combe d'Orveaux 2012 is a magnificent effort from Bruno Clavelier ... one of the very best wines I have tasted from this fine domaine. The bouquet is bursting with layers of juicy red berry fruit ... very forward, airy and expressive … [Read more...] about Bruno Clavelier, Chambolle Musigny La Combe d’Orveaux 2012
Bruno Clavelier, Chambolle Musigny La Combe D’Orveaux 2008
The 2008 La Combe D'Orveaux is a gorgeous and very mineralic Chambolle 1er cru. The bouquet is bursting with acidity driven red and dark berry fruit - notes of elderberries, raspberries - boosted by a energetic crisp minerality. On the palate … [Read more...] about Bruno Clavelier, Chambolle Musigny La Combe D’Orveaux 2008
Bruno Clavelier, Chambolle Musigny La Combe d’Orveaux 2011
The Chambolle La Combe d'Orveaux is from a small vineyard just above the Musigny vineyard. This may be a 1er cru but one sense the intense power and depth of the neighbouring grand cru. The bouquet offer red berry fruit - Chambolle style - with a … [Read more...] about Bruno Clavelier, Chambolle Musigny La Combe d’Orveaux 2011