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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2016 vintage is a paradox ... some were almost untouched by the April frost whereas others lost a large part of the harvest - with vineyards and plots just meters away. Mugneret-Gibourg was one of the estates that really suffered during the April harvest - and while it's equally sad for all …
[Read more...] about Visit at Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, tasting of the 2016s from cask
The 2016 vintage appear to be a great year for Clos de Vogeout, as the frost and the low yields have given some intense wines from this mighty grand cru. The fresh and vibrant acidity of the vintage have furthermore given the Clos de Vougeots a lovely balance and freshness - that makes this a very …
[Read more...] about Visit Chateau de la Tour – tasting the 2016s from cask
After tasting several producers making a range of Vosne-Romanée and Flagey-Echezeaux wines it’s pretty clear that the 2016s from these ares are divided in two groups - the ones seriously affected by the April frost, and the others not touched significantly by the frost. Related …
[Read more...] about Insight 2016 reds – the cool wines from Vosne-Romanée
My second visit at Domaine Y. Clerget ... on a very hot June day in Pommard. Thibaud was just coming from the vineyard, where the vines were growing like there was no tomorrow ... I was very exited to taste the 2016s after tasting the 2015s earlier this year. The 2015 vintage was the first …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Y. Clerget – tasting of the 2016s from cask
The Arnoux-Lachaux Clos de Vougeot is from the climate Quartier de Marei Haut in the top of the vineyard. Like many other Clos de Vougeots of the 2015 vintage offering a surprising freshness and good acidity. The bouquet offer fine detailed fruit - oak well integrated - with a nice deep earthy …
[Read more...] about Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, Clos de Vougeot 2015
