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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2016 Griotte Chambertin from Ponsot is a special wine. First and foremost this is the first vintage from the new Laurent Ponsot negotiant business and secondly this is rather a hedonistic bomb. The nose is crammed with sweet dark fruits - raspberries and mulberries - very rich and with a lovely …
[Read more...] about Laurent Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin “Cuvée du Saule” 2016
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 quite full wine with plenty of stuffing. A sturdy …
[Read more...] about Domaine Joseph Roty, Griotte Chambertin 1996
This is my third visit to Domaine Duroché one of the rising stars of Gevrey-Chambertin. Pierre Duroché made some quite tremendous 2015s and 2016s, but it's in my view somewhat to early to open these for a taste - although they have reached the restaurants already. The 2014s from Duroché are …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Duroché – tasting of the 2017s from cask
Maison Joseph Drouhin is in my view among the very best of the large negociants in Burgundy these days. But to be honest - to speak about Maison and the associated Negociant term - is somehow both misleading and old fashioned - as this is very much a family and estate operation. Drouhin is …
[Read more...] about Visit Joseph Drouhin – tasting the red 2016s from cask
The 2008 Griotte Chambertin from Ponsot is still quite youthful, but is showing some development. The nose is offering cool red and dark fruit - delicate variations of cherries - presented by a nice earthy minerality. On the palate fresh and energetic - thanks to the vibrant 2008 acidity. Very …
[Read more...] about Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin 2008
