Domaine d'Eugenie is a iconic producer in more than one sense. Firstly, Domaine d'Eugenie is made up in part of the iconic vineyards from the old Rene Engel estate in Vosne-Romanée. Secondly, Domaine d'Eugenie is the creation of Francois Pinault, the … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine d`Eugenie – tasting the 2017s
Echezeaux
Visit Domaine A.-F. Gros, tasting of the 2018s from cask
This was my first visit to Domaine A.-F. Gros after tasting the wines several times at Vosne Millisime, Trilogie and Grands Jours de Bourgogne. I have not always been excited by the style here, but with a new team in place, I have heard much … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine A.-F. Gros, tasting of the 2018s from cask
Visit Domaine d’Eugenie in Vosne-Romanée
My first visit at Domaine d'Eugenie in Vosne-Romanée ... a lovely tasting of the 2017s with winemaker Michel Mallard. Delightful 2017s that underlines the steady progress of this estate - with more and more lively and precise … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine d’Eugenie in Vosne-Romanée
Visit Cecile Tremblay .. tasting the 2018s
First visit for me at Domaine Cecile Tremblay ... late Wednesday .. even a little late .. (not the best timing ever on this trip). But 17:08 received by the smiling Cecile ... ready to present the 2018s. The 2018s here a rich, vivid and … [Read more...] about Visit Cecile Tremblay .. tasting the 2018s
Visit Domaine Jean-Marc Millot
Fine tasting at Domaine Jean-Marc Millot with Alix Millot. A big vintage with some very lovely wines - as Alix have made lightly extracted wines with a modest impression of oak. Vivid and vibrant wines - some surprises - yet in general very … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Jean-Marc Millot
Visit A.F. Gros – first time here
Beaune - Monday morning at 09:00 - visit at Domaine A.F. Gros / one of the Gros - vineyards in Vosne, located in Beaune and partly originating from Pommard. I was recived by Caroline Parent-Gros and her brother Mathias Parent-Gros - who are … [Read more...] about Visit A.F. Gros – first time here
Terroir Insight: Domaine Jean Grivot, Echezeaux
Echezeaux Les Cruots or if you like Echezeaux Les Vigne Blanches is one of the most interesting terroirs in the Flagey-Echezeaux part of Burgundy. Henry Jayer found this to be one of the best terroirs in the large Echezeaux grand cru - and Jayer … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Jean Grivot, Echezeaux
Terroir View: Hospice de Beaune, Echezeaux du Dessus “Jean-Luc Bissey”
Hospice de Beaune have some quite prominent vineyards, and one is the relatively new Echezeaux du Dessus. The Hospice wines are getting increasingly expensive like most other Burgundies, and the Echezeaux is one of the most costly wines these days … [Read more...] about Terroir View: Hospice de Beaune, Echezeaux du Dessus “Jean-Luc Bissey”