Third visit at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux ... and what can I say - a very impressive visit, that confirms the constant improvements at this estate. At my last visit Charles Lachaux eagerly began to explain about the changes they have made at the … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, tasting of the 2017s
Gevrey Chambertin
Visit at Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, tasting of the 2017s from cask
The 2017 vintage is a lovely vintage giving good yields and fine quality - and it was therefore a great pleasure to visit Mugneret-Gibourg to taste this new vintage.. Mugneret-Gibourg was one of the estates that really suffered during the frost … [Read more...] about Visit at Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visit Domaine Robert Groffier, tasting the 2017s from cask
One of the gems of Burgundy is Domaine Robert Groffier in Morey-Saint-Denis. Nicolas Groffier took over the vinification around 10 years back - and has improved quality significantly over the years. These are cheerful wines .. both of … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Robert Groffier, tasting the 2017s from cask
Le Roi Chambertin – Gevrey Galore 2017
Thursday (November 15th 2018) offered the possibility to attend Le Roy Chambertin, a annual tasting held in connection with the Hospice de Beaune auction - in Gevrey Chambertin and by the producers of Gevrey. Most producers are attending … [Read more...] about Le Roi Chambertin – Gevrey Galore 2017
Domaine Joseph Roty, Griotte Chambertin 1996
The Roty Griotte-Chambertin is a rather solid bloke - solidly build and still with a firm tannic structure. In the bouquet quite intense with weighty red and darkberry fruit, hints of soy, sous-bois. Quite mineral and still with some miles to go - a … [Read more...] about Domaine Joseph Roty, Griotte Chambertin 1996
Chanson, Chambertin Clos des Beze 1957
The Chanson 1957 Chambertin Clos de Beze is fully mature, and has been so for some time. The nose is still fresh with quite some fruit, sous-bois and roasted coffee. On the palate lovely balance and still with a rather lovely mature fruit - doing … [Read more...] about Chanson, Chambertin Clos des Beze 1957
Visit Joseph Drouhin – tasting the red 2017s from cask
Back in the Drouhin cellars to taste a selection of the reds - again with the charming and very competent Veronique Drouhin. Visiting Drouhin This year I had the opportunity to taste some of the 2017s from Maison Joseph Drouhin from cask with … [Read more...] about Visit Joseph Drouhin – tasting the red 2017s from cask
Visit Domaine Marchand-Tawse – tasting of the red 2017s
One of my great moments this summer was a visit at Marchand-Tawse in Nuits-Saint-Georges. To be honest the visit came somewhat unannounced, as the visit was not planned in advance - so a surprise visit so to speak. So a bit unprepared from my … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Marchand-Tawse – tasting of the red 2017s