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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
On my November trip to Burgundy I found a "new" and interesting name that I wanted to visit and explore further. The name is Jérôme Galeyrand - who is producing very interesting wines from a small location on N974 in Gevrey-Chambertin/Brochon. I first tasted the wines of Jérôme Galeyrand at the …
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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 …
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A rare bird the Dujac Chambertin - both a Chambertin Clos de Béze and a Chambertin - as the rules allow this mix of these two terroirs. The production is limited 0.2929 ha, but still slightly bigger than the Domaine Dujac Romanée Saint-Vivant. But lets take a closer look at the Dujac …
On my November 2018 trip I had the opportunity to visit Domaine Faiveley to taste the 2017 vintage. We were received at the now finished new Chai in Nuits-Saint-Georges by Erwan Faiveley who was ready with the best of the 2017s. Photo: Erwan Faiveley - November 2018 Impressions from the …
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The Olivier Guyot, Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 2017 is showing ample fruit and a fine mineral note. A bit old school but the balance is fine, as is the fine mid-palate fruit. It's medium weight offering a delicious details in the rather charming bouquet. (Drink from 2027) - Very Good (89 - …
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