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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2005 Burgundy vintage received much acclaim when it was released onto the market. Then a debate followed regarding the character of the vintage, and some criticism arose - not always in the most civilized fashion. But what is the current state of the 2005s, now almost 15 years down the …
[Read more...] about The case of the 2005 red Burgundies – Orderrrrrrrrr!
The 2010 Aux Combottes is developing slowly yet surely, and beginning to show some maturing notes. This is a gorgeous effort with lovely tension and energy. It still shows quite some tannins in the lovely 2010 manner - effortless and refined - as well as the coolness of this delightful year. More …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dujac Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 2010
Moving 1200 bottles of wine certainly does whet your appetite ... and at my age also the need for indulgence. The gracious host found just the wine to serve my hedonistic thirst - the delicate and delicious La Justice from Jérôme Galeyrand. This is a truly sensual wine; vivid fruit spiced with …
[Read more...] about Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand Gevrey-Chambertin “La Justice” 2017
Nicolas Groffier seems to have found beautiful balance in his wines, and even in the notoriouly unpredictable 2018 vintage he is in full control. The wines have a generous yet vivid tone, offering both freshness and intensity and showing some of the more emotional traits I am looking for in …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Robert Groffier – tasting the 2018s from cask
Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg is always a treat, even in the relatively hot 2018 vintage. We were received by Marie-Christine Mugneret and got a short introduction to the vintage. The wines here are always in balance with the vintage, and express the nature and character of the year. The 2018s …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, tasting the 2018s
