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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
A bit more than two years ago, at the Grands Jours de Bourgogne in Marsannay, I had the pleasure of tasting the wines of Laurent Fournier for the first time. I was impressed to find fine energy and vivacity in his wines, and a hedonistic flair that I don't normally find in the wines from the …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Jean Fournier – tasting 2018
I like to visit new estates and also to explore lesser-known villages. One could easily call Couchey a lesser-known village, as it is sold under the name of its better-known neighbour, Marsannay. Couchey is located just north of Fixin and south of Marsannay - and in this village we find …
[Read more...] about 21160 Couchey: Tasting Marsannay and Dijon wines from Domaine Derey
The Moron-Garcia Marsannay Clos du Roy is a rather intense and powerful wine for this level. While the 2017s are fruity and forward this does have quite an edge - character and a lovely vivid expression. The nose offer plenty of red and dark fruits - quite intense. On the palate good energy - lovely …
[Read more...] about Domaine Moron-Garcia, Marsannay Clos du Roy 2017
The Olivier Guyot Marsannay "Les Favières" is showing lovely lively fruit - joie de vivre even... or simply just drinking well. It's a bit old school .. but the fruit is vivacious and rather elegant with a nice sweet note .. a lovely wine in my book. (Drink from 2019) - Good (85 - 86) - Tasted …
[Read more...] about Olivier Guyot, Marsannay “Les Favières” 2017
The 2013 Marsannay Vieilles Vignes from Dominique Laurent is a quite delightful glass. A negociant bottling - just starting to show some development - but still fresh and juicy. Lovely energetic fruit with a lively acidity and a fine midpalate generosity for this level. Really enjoyable with a nice …
