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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Chambolle Combottes is becoming one of my favourite wines from Roumier, thanks to its forward, obvious and delicate Chambolle minerality. The 2010 is still very young, although two to three hours' airing in the bottle does transform this delightful wine from an ugly duckling into a beautiful …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle Musigny Les Combottes 2010
Being a wine journalist is a treat. One gets to meet a lot of nice vigneron(ne)s, and furthermore get to taste some of their best wines. This is good, but some tastings are programmed with more enthusiasm and higher expectations than others; after all, even journalists are human. The …
[Read more...] about Visit to Cécile Tremblay – tasting the 2019s from cask
I have been very lucky regularly to visit many of the top-end producers in Burgundy. But from time to time difficulties arise and years pass without securing a visit. This is one of the visits on which I have been waiting for several years. And finally I got the chance to visit the …
[Read more...] about Visit Cécile Tremblay, tasting the 2018s from cask
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 almost 100 plots scattered all over the northen part of …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Felettig – a tasting of the 2017s
My first Roumier 2015 - and what a delightful wine. The Chambolle Les Combottes is becoming one of my favourite wines from Roumier - due to it`s obvious yet rather delicate Chambolle minerality. The terroir is located just below the village - and next to Charmes .. and somewhat overlooked. The 2015 …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle Musigny Les Combottes 2015
