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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Nicolas Groffier seems to have found beautiful balance in his wines, and even in the notoriouly unpredictable 2018 vintage he is in full control. The wines have a generous yet vivid tone, offering both freshness and intensity and showing some of the more emotional traits I am looking for in …
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One of the 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. These are cheerful wines .. both of hedonistic enjoyment and deeper indulgance. The …
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I have followed the wines of Philippe Pacalet since his first vintages, more than 15 years ago. I have furthermore followed the wines he made at Domaine Prieure-Roch before he began on his own. Let me be prefectly clear - Philippe Pacalet is a tremendously gifted winemaker, with a quite unique …
[Read more...] about Visit Philippe Pacalet, tasting of the 2016s from cask
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
Talking about pomegranate - the Chambolle-Musigny Les Sentier 2015 is a magnificent wine taking it a full level up. The bouquet is bursting with red juicy fruit - detailed and expressive with a lovely Chambolle minerality. On the palate vibrant with a core of zappy pomegranate fruit - such a …
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