On my October 2017 yrip I had the opportunity to vist Domaine Faiveley to taste the 2016 vintage. As last time Erwan Faiveley conducted the tasting himself, choosing a fine but limited selection of the best wines in the huge portfolio of Faiveley … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Faiveley – tasting of the 2016 vintage
Chambertin-Clos de Bèze
Domaine Faiveley, Chambertin Clos de Bèze Les Ouvrées Rodin 2013
The Chambertin Clos de Bèze Les Ouvrées Rodin 2013 is a magnificent wine - although sligtly closed currently. The nose offer complex layers of fruit - red and blue berries - oak well integrated - and with a intense yet refined mineral note. On the … [Read more...] about Domaine Faiveley, Chambertin Clos de Bèze Les Ouvrées Rodin 2013
Visit Domaine Robert Groffier, tasting the 2016s from tank
One of the slightly overlooked 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 - although I must say that … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Robert Groffier, tasting the 2016s from tank
Domaine Robert Groffier, Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1996
The Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1996 from Domaine Groffier is one of the best and most harmonious wines I have tasted from this somewhat austere vintage. The bouquet is open and expressive offering fine and delicate mature notes - truffle, sous-bois - … [Read more...] about Domaine Robert Groffier, Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1996
Terroir Insight: Domaine Rousseau, Chambertin Clos de Bèze
Chambertin or Clos de Bèze? .. a relevant question .. however the reply is fairly simple - both please! Rousseau is one of the only producers who have large holdings of both vineyards - and these holdings are amongst the very best within the … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Rousseau, Chambertin Clos de Bèze
Terroir Insight: Domaine Prieuré-Roch Chambertin Clos de Bèze
Chambertin Clos de Bèze is a large vineyard with some prominent yet somehow a bit under the radar wines from otherwise known producers. One such is Domaine Prieure-Roch in Premeaux - owned by one Henri Frédéric Roch. To avid Burgundy collectors … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Prieuré-Roch Chambertin Clos de Bèze
Terroir Insight: Domaine Groffier Chambertin Clos de Bèze
Domaine Robert Groffier is located in Morey-Saint-Denis, as the neighbour of Domaine Clos de Tart. The estate, however, have no vineyards in Morey, and most of the vineyards are located in the Chambolle Musigny appellation with substantial … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Groffier Chambertin Clos de Bèze
Visit Domaine Duroché – tasting of the 2016s from cask
This is my second visit to Domaine Duroché one of the rising stars of Gevrey-Chambertin - the first one being the tasting of the 2015s in November last year - see the article here. Pierre Duroché made some tremendous 2015s, but it's in my view way … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Duroché – tasting of the 2016s from cask