I have been very lucky regularly to visit many of the top-end producers in Burgundy. But from time to time difficulties arise and years pass without securing a visit. This is one of the visits on which I have been waiting for several years. … [Read more...] about Visit Cécile Tremblay, tasting the 2018s from cask
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Visit Jean-Marc Millot, Tasting of the 2018s from cask
Domaine Jean-Marc Millot is a Burgundian delight; it is always a treat to visit this estate to taste the new vintage. This was equally the case for the 2018 vintage here, as Millot has caught the 2018s on the cool side, meaning that most of the wines … [Read more...] about Visit Jean-Marc Millot, Tasting of the 2018s from cask
Visit Domaine d`Eugenie – tasting the 2017s
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
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 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