Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I was involved over the last couple of months in a project reviewing some Hospices de Beaune wines for an Asian client. It was interesting in that it focused more on the elevage than on the wines themselves, and showed in many instances wider degrees of decision-making freedom taken by the vignerons …
[Read more...] about Jane Eyre: An Australo-Norwegian surprise!
Some estates are on my “must/need to visit” list and one such producer is Domaine Denis Bachelet in Gevrey-Chambertin, as he in my view produce some of the best and most delicious Burgundies today. These are very charming and delightful wines - with a silky style and attitude they are …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Denis Bachelet – tasting the 2017s from cask
Some estates have been on my “must/need to visit” list for quite some time, as they in my view produce some of the best and most delicious Burgundies today. One such producer is Domaine Denis Bachelet in Gevrey-Chambertin. Domaine Denis Bachelet is a rather small estate located just east of …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Denis Bachelet – tasting the 2016s from cask
Sitting in the office on a sunny day catching up on some articles before the trip goes to Burgundy next week. The spring is here ... and the Rhino is barking in the garden - either to greet the new warmer season - or to warn the neighbour - don't disturb my view! It's very rare to have the …
[Read more...] about Vosne Village Gallore – Domaine Bruno Clavelier 2014
The Gevrey-Chambertin 2006 from Serafin is showing gorgeously. The nose is offering complex and maturing notes - fine fruit with notes of cherries, raspberries and some tertiary sous-bois hints. On the palate fine and delicate fruit - pure and transparent for the vintage .. no signs of the slightly …
[Read more...] about Domaine Serafin, Gevrey-Chambertin Les Corbeaux 2006
