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Exciting news from Vosne-Romanée: Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair will expand, with 2.65 hectares of new plots in prominent vineyards. Louis-Michel Liger-Belair will get his first plots in Grands Echezeaux, Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts, La Croix Rameau and Aux Reas. Furthermore, the estate is …
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A visit to Domaine Bizot is a tremendous treat and a privilege if you like me adore the kind of wines I like to call vin d'émotion. My tasting at Domaine Bizot was therefore particularly interesting, as Jean-Yves Bizot seems to share some of the thoughts behind vins d'émotion. I have for …
Gros Frère et Soeur does not require any introduction; it's one of the best-known estates in Vosne-Romanée. Yet somehow the domaine has lost some ground over the last 30 years. It is still prominent, yes; but it's no longer amongst the very top picks in the village. This is how it goes: Changes …
[Read more...] about Gros Frère et Soeur – A Quick View of the 2020s
A big week of tastings requires a timely editorial turnaround, so there's very little poetry (lucky you) in this article on Etienne Julien's 2020 wines. For more information on the Julien estate, check this previous tasting article on the domaine's wines. The 2020s from Domaine Etienne …
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A Thursday morning - sunny and just the sort of day where I take advantage of Brompton (my bicycle with electric support for the 'Hog). Burgundy is now covered in autumn colours; it's beautiful, and a delightful time of year. It is great to be back at Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot to taste its …
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