I adore J.-F. Mugnier's wines (as do most people). They have a core of enjoyability rarely seen in Burgundy. Joie de vivre is a good way to describe the sensation evoked by these wines, although they are so much more than plain and simple hedonistic … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine J.-F. Mugnier, tasting the 2018 vintage
Musigny
Comte Georges de Vogüé 2017s – bottled and delightful
Vogüé time! As mentioned before, in Denmark we have a fine tradition of Jean-Luc Pepin visiting each year in September or October to present the newly released de Vogüé lineup in Copenhagen. Jean-Luc Pepin and two faithful Vogüé fans Add to … [Read more...] about Comte Georges de Vogüé 2017s – bottled and delightful
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Musigny 2004
The 2004 Musigny from Vogëé is starting to unfold and shedding the slight austerity. It's a bit rustic and still some tannnins left. Strong minerality - classic Musigny - with a good mid-palate fruit. I sort of prefer the Dujac Bonnes Mares 2004 for … [Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Musigny 2004
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Musigny 2001
The 2001 Musigny from Vogëé is slowly but surely unfolding - shedding the tar notes and unfolding the mature fruit. It's still somewhat rustic, yet the mid-palate fruit and minerality is starting to show. Lovely minerality and depth .. quite … [Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Musigny 2001
Visit Domaine Faiveley – tasting of the 2017 vintage
On my November 2018 trip I had the opportunity to visit Domaine Faiveley to taste the 2017 vintage. We were received at the now finished new Chai in Nuits-Saint-Georges by Erwan Faiveley who was ready with the best of the 2017s. Photo: Erwan … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Faiveley – tasting of the 2017 vintage
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – 2017s from cask
Time to taste the Vogüé wines from cask - after completed malo - all ready to taste .. and what a delightful surprise. So are they that good ... indeed - the 2017 are showing just beautifully. The 2017s at Domaine Comte Georges de … [Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – 2017s from cask
Terroir Insight: Domaine de la Vougeraie, Musigny
Musigny is a relatively large vineyard yet the Musigny wines are becoming a very rare treat these days, as the demand for this illusive and mineral driven wine is increasing by the hour it seems. The Domaine de la Vougeraie is one of the … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine de la Vougeraie, Musigny
Visit Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – tasting of the 2016s
Vogüé time .. tasting of the 2016s from bottle in Copenhagen + a few extra wines to add even more pleasure to the day. As usual Jean-Luc Pepin is in Copenhagen for this early premier of the vintage .. what a treat. Depressing quantities … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – tasting of the 2016s