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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
First wine from Domaine Tortochot for me - the Gevrey-Chambertin Les Corvees 2013 - a wine produced in the area below the village. The nose offer red and dark fruits with a hint of oak, a floral element and a earthy mineral element. On the palate well structured, good mid-palate fruit with notes of …
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My June trip to Burgundy included my first visit to Domaine Faiveley - and I was generously received by Erwan Faiveley, the dynamic and ambitious leader of the Faiveley estates. Faiveley has improved a lot over the last decade or so under the management of Erwan Faiveley, and within the last 5 …
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Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini is a relatively new name in Gevrey-Chambertin, but the origin of the estate is the old Heresztyn domaine. Florence Heresztyn and her husband Simon Mazzini - who originates from Champagne - have made great improvements since they took over in 2012 - and a now making some …
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The Charmes Chambertin 2008 from Dublère is a lovely and refined wine. The nose is brimming with cool red fruit - airy and transparent with a fine earthy minerality underneath. On the palate cool andpure red fruit - medium body - acidity driven. Very refined for a Charmes-Chambertin .. lovely juice …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dublère, Charmes Chambertin 2008
The Ruchottes Chambertin is another favorite of mine. The nose is brimming with red and dark berry fruit and a lovely expression of the sexy terroir - Ruchottes may not be the biggest terroir in Gevrey - but for sure it produces the most sensual and refined wines. On the palate very vibrant …
[Read more...] about Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, Ruchottes-Chambertin 2015
