The Bonnes Mares 2004 form Domaine Dujac is a delightful wine showing very well indeed currently. The nose is open and expressive - sous-bois and mature fruit notes - no green notes at all. On the palate medium weight - elegant and light footed - pure and without the slightly green note of 2004 ... …
Chambolle Musigny
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 impressive power. I would give it five years more to …
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Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Cras 1996
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 - …
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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 Faiveley - November 2018 Impressions from the …
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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 collection of vineyards. Charles Van Canneyt has …
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