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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Philippe Pacalet is one of my favorite producers for pure enjoyment and pleasure .. his wines are in my view a safe bet, if I just want to relax with a delightful pinot after work. The Pacalet wines rarely stay long in my cellar, although they age quite well …. I just love to enjoy them so my …
[Read more...] about Visit Philippe Pacalet, Tasting of the 2014 vintage
One of the highly acclaimed “new” domaines in the Gevrey-Chambertin appelation is Domaine Marc Roy. I had until recently only tasted one bottle from this exiting estate, and that left me with a desire to explore these fine village wines further. I was therefore delighted when I had the …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Marc Roy – tasting of the 2014 vintage
Maison Camille Giroud has a special place in my Burgundy heart, as the wonderful Cortons from this house convinced me that the Corton hill can in fact produce red wines that deserves the Grand Cru classification and at the same time be a delightful experience in the glass. Yes I have for many years …
[Read more...] about Visit Maison Camille Giroud – tasting of the 2013 vintage
The Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 2012 from Dujac is a both delightful and charming glass. In the nose .. on a fruit day ... lovely sweet red fruit, strawberries, pomegranate and a range of red forest berries - brought foward by a fine earthy minerality. On the palate fine juicy red fruit, quite …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 2012
The Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvée Alexandrine from Domaine Marc Roy 2012 is a magnificent village. It's a very special wine as it's made only from millerandage grapes (shot-berries) from the different Gevrey-Chambertin plots owned by Domaine Marc Roy. The bouquet is bursting with red berry fruit, …
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