One of the highlights of the year is the tasting of the latest vintage from Domaine Roulot in Meursault. The wines of Domaine Roulot is a benchmark for the whites in my view, as they always are among the best wines in each vintage - and furthermore … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Roulot – tasting of the 2015s from cask
Corton Charlemagne
The overlooked Corton Charlie from Domaine Simon Bize.
I taste only a few Burgundies here and there .. but still I normally I have most of the best wines from region on my snout-radar. But especially the Corton hill has a lot of hidden - disapointments and luckily a few gems as well. One of these … [Read more...] about The overlooked Corton Charlie from Domaine Simon Bize.
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Corton Charlemagne 2014
The Corton Charlemagne is showing true Grand Cru level .. adding both refinement and depth. Seems like 2014 was a outstanding vintage for Corton Charlemange - have tasted quite a few and most are very fine - this is however among the best I have … [Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils, Corton Charlemagne 2014
Domaine Dublère – the 2014 vintage – the best whites so far?
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 … [Read more...] about Domaine Dublère – the 2014 vintage – the best whites so far?
Visit Domaine Roulot – tasting of the 2014s …
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 … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Roulot – tasting of the 2014s …
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Corton Charlemagne 2014
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, … [Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils, Corton Charlemagne 2014
Visit Domaine Poisot – tasting of 2013 and 2014 vintage
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 … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Poisot – tasting of 2013 and 2014 vintage
Domaine Dublère, Corton Charlemagne 2013
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 … [Read more...] about Domaine Dublère, Corton Charlemagne 2013