Charles Lachaux is taking some giant leaps for, if not mankind, then at least for the hedonistic pleasure of yours truly and other connoisseurs. His 2018 wines are another clear step towards the very top echelon of Burgundy and Vosne-Romanee. They … [Read more...] about Tasting the 2018s at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
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Visit Domaine Duroché – tasting the 2018s from cask
A summer visit to Domaine Duroché to taste the 2018 vintage was a treat, as this is one of the rising stars of Gevrey-Chambertin. Pierre Duroché made some tremendous 2015s and 2016s, lovely 2017s, and thus my expectations for the 2018s were high, … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Duroché – tasting the 2018s from cask
Visit Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, tasting of the 2017s
Third visit at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux ... and what can I say - a very impressive visit, that confirms the constant improvements at this estate. At my last visit Charles Lachaux eagerly began to explain about the changes they have made at the … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, tasting of the 2017s
Visit Domaine Duroché – tasting of the 2017s from cask
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 … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Duroché – tasting of the 2017s from cask
Maison Albert Bichot, Latricieres-Chambertin 2010
The tasting Grandes Maisons Grands Cru during Grands Jours de Bourgogne included the opportunity to taste some great wines from the big houses. The Latricieres-Chambertin 2010 from Albert Bichot is a real treat. The nose is brimming with red and … [Read more...] about Maison Albert Bichot, Latricieres-Chambertin 2010
Visit Domaine Trapet – Tasting the 2016s from cask
I was ready and looking forward - my second visit of Domaine Trapet - and my last visit of the November 2017 tour of Burgundy. A great pleasure to visit Jean-Louis Trapet, as he is one of visionary frontrunners of biodynamic viticulture in … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Trapet – Tasting the 2016s from cask
Domaine Duroché, Latricieres-Chambertin 2014
The Latricieres-Chambertin 2014 from Domaine Duroché is a quite forward and fruity wine - even for the vintage. The bouquet is quiet lively with plenty of fresh youthful fruit and a nice mineral touch. On the palate fine fruit, balanced and quite … [Read more...] about Domaine Duroché, Latricieres-Chambertin 2014
Visit Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, tasting of the 2016s
I was very impressed when I tasted the 2015s from Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux in January 2017. I was therefor eager to get back to taste the 2016s to see if Charles Lachaux has progressed further. At my last visit Charles Lachaux eagerly began to … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, tasting of the 2016s