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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Domaine Arlaud is producing some magnificent wines - and despite they are both Biodynamic and improving quality each year they still are somewhat under the radar. In my view they certainly don't get the deserved credit and acclaim. In a sense the estate is quite low key .. located in a relatively …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Arlaud – tasting of the 2015s from cask
Burgundy is about all change - and since I have been collecting Bourgundian wines for almost 25 years, a lot of changes has happened since I began to buy wines from the region. When I began the "Parker wave" in Burgundy had just started (in view one of the darkest periods in recent Bourgundian …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Fourrier, tasting of the 2015s
The Chames Chambertin 1996 was sadly not showing as well as the 1995 tasted at the same occation. It's a fine wine .. still alive and kicking - but the 1996 never had the charming exuberant fruit of the 1995. This bottle was not perfect - presumably slightly tainted with a hint of brett - offering a …
[Read more...] about Domaine Serafin, Charmes Chambertin 1996
The Chames Chambertin 1995 has always been a beauty and one of my favorites from this slightly edgy vintage. The primary fruit has faded somewhat and the tertiary notes has taken over. It's a both refined and elegant Charmes - as the oak now has integrated perfectly - with the bouquet offering juicy …
[Read more...] about Domaine Serafin, Charmes Chambertin 1995
Domaine Henri Richard is a new name for me at least - but a nevertheless a name that should not be overlook henceforward. I tasted a few 2013s from Domaine Henri Richard when visiting the Gevrey Wine Club at Hotel Les Deux Chevres in Gevrey-Chambertin ... three very delicious …
[Read more...] about A “new” name in Gevrey – Domaine Henri Richard
