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Visit to Domaine Trapet – Tasting the 2021s

By Steen Öhman January 21, 2023 -

Domaine Trapet is one of the most dynamic estates in Burgundy, having changed most of its viticultural practices over the past several years. Around 20% of its vineyards are now echelas (single-post) trained, and the rest have changed to higher trellising, moving the parcels into a new environment …

Visit to Domaine Duroché – Tasting the 2021s from Cask

By Steen Öhman November 8, 2022 -

Pierre Duroché is a man of reflection, and while he keeps his thoughts and vineyard tests to a close circle, he does have some pretty strong views about wine - and wine journalism. During the past several years, Pierre has voiced his concern about the use of points (the 50- to 100-point scale …

Visit to Domaine du Clos Frantin – Tasting the 2019s from cask

By Steen Öhman May 9, 2021 -

Albert Bichot and its top brand, Clos Frantin, are large portfolios, and regardless of the restraint shown by Philippe de Marcilly (Bichot's commercial director), its tastings always go beyond 30 wines - more than I can integrate into one article. I will therefore break them up, starting out …

Tasting the red 2019s from Bouchard Pere et Fils

By Steen Öhman April 26, 2021 -

This is a brilliant vintage, and the liveliness of 2019 suits the Bouchard Pere et Fils style very well indeed, its slight reserve being boosted by the year's vivid acidity and energy. These are a treat. Tasting notes - Bouchard Pere et Fils red 2019s I was delightfully pleased and even …

Visit to Domaine Trapet – tasting the 2019s

By Steen Öhman April 5, 2021 -

Domaine Trapet is a place of dynamic change in recent years as Jean-Loius Trapet brings his sons to the forefront of the Gevrey-based estate. Jean-Louis is still a young man (the same age as your correspondent), and while he has never been afraid of change, the move to organic viticulture …