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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
On my March 2016 trip to Burgundy I had the pleasure to visit Domaine Dublère and taste the 2014s. And delighted I was ... the reds are showing very well indeed .. and the whites are brilliant .. and most likely the best from BIair Pethel so far. A little background - Domaine Dublère was …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dublère – the 2014 vintage – the best whites so far?
Jean-Marc Roulot have made some truly delightful 2014s, they are pure, delicate and vibrant with a rarely seen refinement and filigree detail. It's always a treat to taste the Meursaults from Domaine Roulot, and this year I also had the pleasure of tasting two wines from the new negociant …
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The Corton Charlemagne is showing true Grand Cru level .. adding both refinement and depth. The bouquet is slightly backward offering white fruit and a stony minerality. On the palate airy and vibrant fruit .. intense and refined minerality ... long, intense and multidimensional. A beautiful Charlie …
[Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils, Corton Charlemagne 2014
Domaine Poisot is a quite "new" domaine run by the former navy captain Remi Poisot, who is now making wine from a fine portfolio of family vineyards. This was my second vist here, in the dark and very cold cellars under the beautiful Chateau Corton Grancy. Remi began making wines before the …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Poisot – tasting of 2013 and 2014 vintage
The Corton Charlemagne 2012 from Domaine Dublere is a magnificent effort. In the bouquet delicate orchard fruits with notes of pear, pineapple and citrus - well supported by a crisp acidity and the powerful minerality. On the palate refined and almost creamy fruit .. perfectly balanced by the …
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