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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The times they are a changin' at Domaine Ghislaine Barthod, with Ghislaine’s son Clément Boillot taking over the family’s wine portfolio, consisting of three domaines: his own endeavour in Beaujolais; his father's estate, Domaine Louis Boillot; and Domaine Ghislaine Barthod from his mother. Big …
[Read more...] about Visit to Clément Boillot – Tasting the Domaine Ghislaine Barthod 2020s
Some people think that the vin d'émotion attribution is given only to a specific type of wine. Nothing could be further from the truth. What unites these wines is the hedonistic pleasure they give, the tension and energy they have to offer, the dynamic feeling that makes you want another glass …
[Read more...] about Vins d’émotion – from Lachaux to Roumier
Roumier's Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 2010 is showing magnificently. It's chock full of red fruit, fine, very delicate rose petals, and a slight, distant note of tar. The generous, perfumed nose of raspberries and hints of strawberries is staggeringly beautiful, as it's supported by the beginning of …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 2010
The 2005 Burgundy vintage received much acclaim when it was released onto the market. Then a debate followed regarding the character of the vintage, and some criticism arose - not always in the most civilized fashion. But what is the current state of the 2005s, now almost 15 years down the …
[Read more...] about The case of the 2005 red Burgundies – Orderrrrrrrrr!
The Chambolle Les Cras 1996 is showing beautifully. The bouquet is complex with sous-bois, dried berries and a bit of tar. On the palate very harmonious with a lovely balance and a vivid acidity. A very refined and elegant Chambolle .. will no doubt keep but for me it's already beautiful now - …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Cras 1996
