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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
This is my second visit to Domaine Duroché one of the rising stars of Gevrey-Chambertin - the first one being the tasting of the 2015s in November last year - see the article here. Pierre Duroché made some tremendous 2015s, but it's in my view way to early to open these for a taste - although …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Duroché – tasting of the 2016s from cask
Domaine Duroché is one of the rising stars of Gevrey-Chambertin - as Pierre Duroché has increased the quality of the wines significantly within the latest vintages - the 2014s are lovely, the 2015s are magnificent and the 2016s are perhaps even more impressive. Pierre Duroché is a lucky …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Duroché Chambertin Clos de Bèze
The Latriciere Chambertin is from the very southern part of this Grand Cru - from a plot located separately at the top of the slope into the woods next to Clos de la Roche i.e. above the rest of Latrichere - a lovely cool place in a vintage like 2015. This is a brilliant wine .. although slightly …
[Read more...] about Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, Latriciere Chambertin 2015
The Charmes Chambertin 2015 does have a challenge coming after the Aux Combottes. The Charmes is more lush and velvet but do not have the vivid energy of the Aux Combottes. The bouquet offer rich and sweeter berries .. layered, expressive and juicy. On the palate rich and slightly opulent lacking …
[Read more...] about Domaine Arlaud, Charmes-Chambertin 2015
One of the highlights of the lineup is however the Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 2015 - a truly spirited and vibrantly energetic wine. The bouquet is an explosion of red fresh fruit - red currant, strawberries and pomegranate. On the palate strikingly vivid red fruit - core of sweet fruit and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Arlaud, Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 2015
