Thursday offered the possibility to attend Le Roy Chambertin, a annual tasting held in connection with the Hospice de Beaune auction - in Gevrey Chambertin and by the producers of Gevrey. Most producers are attending generously providing cask samples of some of their wines - this year the …
Gevrey Chambertin
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, Gevrey Chambertin Aux Combottes 2013
The Gevrey Chambertin Aux Combottes 2013 from Rossignol-Trapet is a quite delicate effort. The bouquet offer pure red and dark berry fruit - slightly closed perhaps - but offering a lovely display of minerality. On the palate somewhat on the lighter side for a Aux Combottes - but pure and filigree …
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Terroir Insight: Domaine Rousseau, Chambertin Clos de Bèze
Chambertin or Clos de Bèze? .. a relevant question .. however the reply is fairly simple - both please! Rousseau is one of the only producers who have large holdings of both vineyards - and these holdings are amongst the very best within the respective appellations. I have already taken a …
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Terroir Insight: Domaine Groffier Chambertin Clos de Bèze
Domaine Robert Groffier is located in Morey-Saint-Denis, as the neighbour of Domaine Clos de Tart. The estate, however, have no vineyards in Morey, and most of the vineyards are located in the Chambolle Musigny appellation with substantial holdings of Les Amoureuses (largest owner) and of Bonnes …
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Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin 2008
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 …
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