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
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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
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
Visit – Domaine Berthaut in Fixin .. now with vineyards in Vosne!
Fixin was highly regarded by Lavalle and other classifications made more than 100 years ago, but today this northern appellation gets little attention from the collectors of great Burgundies. The Fixin wines have often been accused of being … [Read more...] about Visit – Domaine Berthaut in Fixin .. now with vineyards in Vosne!
Exploring the unknown terroirs of Burgundy
Our knowledge about the different terroirs and climates of Burgundy is to a large degree determined by the producers. If fine terroir is owned by relatively unknown producers, then the qualities of the terroir will often be forgotten by the market, … [Read more...] about Exploring the unknown terroirs of Burgundy