Winehog reader: "... just a few names of your personal favourites for casual drinking. It does not always need to be so formal with your tasting notes, etc." Belive it or not, I do enjoy wines casually, and mainly for hedonistic purposes - the … [Read more...] about What are we drinking? Commando G …
Meursault
Visit Domaine Michelot – tasting the 2017s from bottle
Domaine Michelot is a well-known estate in Meursault, producing high-quality wines from a range of fine vineyards. It is a relatively large estate - 19 ha - yet strangely I never visited Michelot before. The estate is managed by the Mestre … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Michelot – tasting the 2017s from bottle
Visit Domaine Roulot – tasting of the 2017s from bottle
One of my yearly wine highlights is the tasting at Domaine Roulot, where I have the pleasure of sampling the latest vintage, normally from cask. This year was however different, as a trip to the hospital in March interfered with both my Trilogie … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Roulot – tasting of the 2017s from bottle
Tasting of Domaine Pierre Girardin – tasting the 2017s
A new star is born? Perhaps. In any case, without doubt a bright new talent has emerged! While I try to find new names and producers all the time, I frequently find that new producers and talents need some time to hone their methods and refine … [Read more...] about Tasting of Domaine Pierre Girardin – tasting the 2017s
Visit Domaine Roulot tasting the 2017s
Normally I taste Domaine Roulot in March, but this year I was sadly unable to visit at the usual time. Luckily I had the possibility to visit in late May - with the wines given some rest after the bottling. A truly lovely tasting of the 2017s ... … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Roulot tasting the 2017s
Laurent Ponsot, Meursault Charmes 2016
The 2016 Meursault Charmes from Laurent Ponsot is a delightful surprise to be honest - as the 2016 whites can be somewhat high on the concentration. I have not tasted many white Ponsots before, but this is text-book Meursault - fresh and vivid - no … [Read more...] about Laurent Ponsot, Meursault Charmes 2016
Visit Domaine Arnaud Tessier, tasting the 2017 vintage
February 14th 2019 - delighted to be back at Domaine Arnaud Tessier in Meursault - expectations high as the 2017s white Burgundies are gorgeous. Catherine Guillin - February 2019 The Tessier renovation of the estate has come even further - … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Arnaud Tessier, tasting the 2017 vintage
Visit Domaine Marthe Henry Boillot – tasting the 2017s and 2018s
One of the highlights of the tastings in 2018 was the visit at Domaine Marthe Henry Boillot in Meursault ... tremendous wines and very fine promise indeed.. I was very enthusiastic after tasting the 2017s from cask in June ... so expectations were … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Marthe Henry Boillot – tasting the 2017s and 2018s