Some estates I visit often, others rarely; but first and foremost, I try to taste interesting wines for the benefit of the readers - and of my palate and pleasure! Morey-Coffinet is one of the estates I visit often, as I have a good relationship … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Morey-Coffinet, tasting the 2018 whites
Chassagne Montrachet Clos Saint Jean
Visit Domaine Morey-Coffinet – Impressions from tasting the 2018s
It's early .. I know .. yet here are some initial impressions on the 2018s from Domaine Morey-Coffinet. I have had the pleasure of tasting most of the Morey-Coffinet 2018 wines two times already - once in November and once in the middle of … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Morey-Coffinet – Impressions from tasting the 2018s
Visit Domaine Morey-Coffinet – tasting of the white 2017s
What can I say - really happy to be back at Morey-Coffinet visiting the great wines of Thibault Morey - this time the 2017s. A lovely vintage - with good production - relatively classic with some sunny sides to the wines - as many vintages these … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Morey-Coffinet – tasting of the white 2017s
Red Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles ? or a red Les Caillerets?
Some of the famours and best terroirs producing our beloved white Burgundies have actually produced red wines if one goes some decades or a century back. Gradually the production of red wines in the Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet … [Read more...] about Red Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles ? or a red Les Caillerets?
Visit Domaine Morey-Coffinet – tasting of the 2016s
The village of Chassagne-Montrachet offer a large range of fine producers - many producing high quality whites - but Domaine Morey-Coffinet seem to take the wines to a higher level than most in my view. Domaine Morey-Coffinet is managed by the … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Morey-Coffinet – tasting of the 2016s
Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne Les Ruchottes 2014
The 2014s from Ramonet are truly magnificent - and the Les Ruchottes is certainly no exception. The nose is slightly reductive but with a lovely fruit underneath - vibrant white fruit notes - slight mint and a delightful minerality. On the palate … [Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne Les Ruchottes 2014
Clos Saint-Jean … the red Grand Cru of Chassagne-Montrachet?
I have always enjoyed a good glass of red Chassagne as they often offer a very lively and vibrant expression of pinot noir. Often have I been drinking these wines for mere pleasure and without analyzing the wines and taking a closer look at why I … [Read more...] about Clos Saint-Jean … the red Grand Cru of Chassagne-Montrachet?
Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet Clos Saint-Jean 2011
The 2011 Chassagene-Montrachet 1er cru Clos St. Jean from Domaine Ramonet is a delightful wine. Slightly closed at the moment and require 30 minutes of air to unfold. Then the nose becomes gorgeously expressive bursting with airy red berry fruit - … [Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet Clos Saint-Jean 2011