Domaine Jean-Marc Millot is a Burgundian delight; it is always a treat to visit this estate to taste the new vintage. This was equally the case for the 2018 vintage here, as Millot has caught the 2018s on the cool side, meaning that most of the wines … [Read more...] about Visit Jean-Marc Millot, Tasting of the 2018s from cask
Grands Echezeaux
Visit Domaine d`Eugenie – tasting the 2017s
Domaine d'Eugenie is a iconic producer in more than one sense. Firstly, Domaine d'Eugenie is made up in part of the iconic vineyards from the old Rene Engel estate in Vosne-Romanée. Secondly, Domaine d'Eugenie is the creation of Francois Pinault, the … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine d`Eugenie – tasting the 2017s
Visit Domaine A.-F. Gros, tasting of the 2018s from cask
This was my first visit to Domaine A.-F. Gros after tasting the wines several times at Vosne Millisime, Trilogie and Grands Jours de Bourgogne. I have not always been excited by the style here, but with a new team in place, I have heard much … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine A.-F. Gros, tasting of the 2018s from cask
Visit Domaine d’Eugenie in Vosne-Romanée
My first visit at Domaine d'Eugenie in Vosne-Romanée ... a lovely tasting of the 2017s with winemaker Michel Mallard. Delightful 2017s that underlines the steady progress of this estate - with more and more lively and precise … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine d’Eugenie in Vosne-Romanée
Visit Domaine Jean-Marc Millot
Fine tasting at Domaine Jean-Marc Millot with Alix Millot. A big vintage with some very lovely wines - as Alix have made lightly extracted wines with a modest impression of oak. Vivid and vibrant wines - some surprises - yet in general very … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Jean-Marc Millot
Terroir Insight: Domaine d’Eugenie Grands Echezeaux
Grands Echzeaux is one of the most prominent grand crus just below the top tire - meaning Romanee-Conti, La Romanée, La Tâche, Richebourg, Romanée Saint-Vivant, Richebourg and Musigny. Grands Echezeaux is a brilliant terroir, and is perhaps even a … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine d’Eugenie Grands Echezeaux
Terroir View – Domaine Coquard Loison Fleurot Grands-Echezeaux
The Grands-Echezeaux is seeing a revival in these years with producers like Georges Noëllat, Domaine Robert Sirugue, and Jean-Marc Millot improving the quality tremendously and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti also seem to have taken a big step forward … [Read more...] about Terroir View – Domaine Coquard Loison Fleurot Grands-Echezeaux
Terroir View – Domaine Jean-Marc Millot Grands Echezeaux
The Grands Echezeaux is seeing a revival in these years with producers like Georges Noëllat, Coquard-Loison-Fleurot, and Jean-Marc Millot improving the quality tremendously and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti also seem to have taken a big step forward … [Read more...] about Terroir View – Domaine Jean-Marc Millot Grands Echezeaux