I like to visit new estates and also to explore lesser-known villages. One could easily call Couchey a lesser-known village, as it is sold under the name of its better-known neighbour, Marsannay. Couchey is located just north of Fixin and … [Read more...] about 21160 Couchey: Tasting Marsannay and Dijon wines from Domaine Derey
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Visit Domaine Derey tasting the 2018s and 2017s
The last visit of my May trip was the Couchey estate Domaine Derey - tasting the quite extensive range of Marsanneys, Fixins and the rare Dijon wines. This was my first visit at Domaine Derey - quite some lovely wines from interesting … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Derey tasting the 2018s and 2017s
Visit Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – tasting of the 2017s
One of my favourite estates these days is the rising star Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet - an estate going from strength to strength. Amélie Berthaut has taken over the vineyards of Domaine Berthaut in Fixin from her fathers side, and 2/3rds of the … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – tasting of the 2017s
Terroir View: Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet, Fixin Les Crais
Another exciting vineyard of Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet is the Fixin Les Crais a vineyard that produce one of the most delightful village wines of Fixin. As with the other Berthaut-Gerbet wines the Fixin Les Crais have improved a lot within the last … [Read more...] about Terroir View: Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet, Fixin Les Crais
Visit Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – tasting of the 2016s from cask
One of the rising stars of Burgundy is Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet. Amélie Berthaut has taken over the vineyards of Domaine Berthaut in Fixin from her fathers side, and 2/3rds of the vineyards from Domaine Gerbet in Vosne-Romanée from her mothers family, … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – tasting of the 2016s from cask
Impressions from Domaines Georges Noëllat and Berthaut-Gerbet
Friday morning sitting in the car enjoying the view over La Tâche on this cold morning - pondering the impressions from the Wednesdays and Thursdays tastings. More 2016s ahead today with a prominent Vosne estate first at 10 - and still thinking … [Read more...] about Impressions from Domaines Georges Noëllat and Berthaut-Gerbet
Visit Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – tasting of the 2015s from cask
One of the new very exiting estates in Burgundy is Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet - it involves Domaine Berthaut in Fixin, Domaine Gerbet in Vosne-Romanée and some rented vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin. The estate has now changed name to Domaine … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – tasting of the 2015s from cask
Tasting of Domaine Berthaut 2012 – classic in the best way
In March I visited Domaine Berthaut to taste the 2013 - the first vintage of Amélie Berthaut ... the very talented new winemaker of this family estate. While Amélie is one of the rising stars of Burgundy ... I think its important to acknowledge … [Read more...] about Tasting of Domaine Berthaut 2012 – classic in the best way