It's still very early to taste the 2018s, and to make detailed tasting notes at this stage would in my view be premature. It is however great fun to taste the 2018s already now - to form an impression from the wines in general. A great place … [Read more...] about Visit Philippe Pacalet – tasting of the 2018s
Ruchottes Chambertin
Visit at Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, tasting of the 2017s from cask
The 2017 vintage is a lovely vintage giving good yields and fine quality - and it was therefore a great pleasure to visit Mugneret-Gibourg to taste this new vintage.. Mugneret-Gibourg was one of the estates that really suffered during the frost … [Read more...] about Visit at Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visit Philippe Pacalet, tasting of the 2016s from cask
I have followed the wines of Philippe Pacalet since his first vintages, more than 15 years ago. I have furthermore followed the wines he made at Domaine Prieure-Roch before he began on his own. Let me be prefectly clear - Philippe Pacalet is a … [Read more...] about Visit Philippe Pacalet, tasting of the 2016s from cask
Visit at Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, tasting of the 2016s from cask
The 2016 vintage is a paradox ... some were almost untouched by the April frost whereas others lost a large part of the harvest - with vineyards and plots just meters away. Mugneret-Gibourg was one of the estates that really suffered during the … [Read more...] about Visit at Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, tasting of the 2016s from cask
Domaine Georges Roumier, Ruchottes Chambertin 2007
A rare bird - the Ruchottes Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier - or should I say Christophe Roumier. This is my first encounter with this cuvée .. and what a magnificent wine. The Ruchottes terroir is offering a vibrant and vivid minerality, and … [Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Ruchottes Chambertin 2007
Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, Ruchottes-Chambertin 2015
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 … [Read more...] about Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, Ruchottes-Chambertin 2015
Philippe Pacalet, Ruchottes-Chambertin 2013
The Ruchottes-Chambertin 2013 from Pacalet is very impressive and gorgeous wine in the making - the grand cru terroirs really show well in this intense and highly structured vintage,. The bouquet is showing layers of intense red and dark fruit ... … [Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Ruchottes-Chambertin 2013
Ruchottes-Chambertin – The Thomas-Bassot treasure
Ruchottes-Chambertin is in my view one of the most interesting terroirs in Gevrey-Chambertin. The vineyard is small yet it includes two climates and one Clos and monopole - nothing is ever simple in Burgundy. … [Read more...] about Ruchottes-Chambertin – The Thomas-Bassot treasure