My second wine from Maison Jessiaume - Corton Renardes 2012. Much better than the Chambertin 2008 but still not a top end effort. The nose offer a weighty red and dark berry fruit ... some depth with a nice earthy minerality. On the palate quite weighty midpalate fruit, it's pure but is lacking some …
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Visit at Domaine des Croix … initial tasting of the 2014 vintage
This was my first visit at Domaine des Croix, the personal domaine of David Croix, the very talented winemaker from Camille Giroud. The Domaine des Croix estate was founded 10 years ago by David and a group of investors. The first vintage was 2005 and the domaine mainly focus on reds from Cote de …
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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 Grancy. Remi began making wines before the …
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Domaine Poisot, Corton Bressandes 2012
The Corton-Bressandes 2012 from Remy Poisot is showing well. In the nose forward and expressive red and darkberry fruit with some spicy floral elements. On the palate fine juicy fruit, balanced and effortless with delicate drinkability for a Corton. Love the airy fruit and fine balance - a …
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Le Corton 2012
The "Le Corton" 2012 from Bouchard is one of the most impressive reds I have tasted from this producer. In the nose lovely red berry fruit - raspberries -red currant - supported by a earthy minerality and a healthy dose of new oak. The crisp acidity infuses freshness in the nose and creates a lovely …