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
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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 Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visiting Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat is a treat and the 2017s are showing fine form here, as expected I could add. Hudelot-Noëllat seem to improve each year, and is certainly moving into the major league, with lovely quality supplementing the lovely … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visit Domaine Felettig – a tasting of the 2017s
June 2018 - First time at Domaine Felettig in Chambolle-Musigny just at the entrance to the village, an exciting tasting. The Felettig estate is owned by Gilbert and Christine Felettig - brother and sister - the estate is 12.5 ha and include … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Felettig – a tasting of the 2017s
Visit Domaine Patrice Rion: Tasting of the 2017s from cask
Domaine Patrice Rion was on my list of visits aqain this year - due to his deligthful wines and the lovely terroirs. A bit of background on Domaine Patrice Rion As mentioned I got to know Domaine Michéle et Patrice Rion via Blair Pethel of … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Patrice Rion: Tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting of the 2016s from cask
I had the pleasure of tasting some of the 2016s from Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat already in March 2017, but the October tasting was my first full tasting at this prominent estate. Charles Van Canneyt have raised the quality over the years, and in 2015 … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting of the 2016s from cask
Visit Domaine Ghislaine Barthod – tasting of the 2015s
Chambolle Charmes; Chambolle charm .... I always loved the wines from this quiet small village wedged into the valley north of the legendary Musigny vineyard. Musigny Grand Cru defines this appellation - but it has so much more to offer - and I'm … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Ghislaine Barthod – tasting of the 2015s
Visit Domaine Patrice Rion: Tasting of the 2015s from cask
Domaine Patrice Rion has been on my list for future visits for quite some time. Blair Pethel of Domaine Dublère has recommended this estate warmly and since I love the style of the Domaine Dublère wines - I thought that there must be something … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Patrice Rion: Tasting of the 2015s from cask