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
Meursault Charmes
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
Château de Meursault – tasting 2015s and 2016s whites
Château de Meursault was not doing well for years and the reputation was to say the least somewhat lacklustre. In 2012 changes began when Olivier Halley took over the estate, vineyards and buildings. Olivier Halley not only took over the Château … [Read more...] about Château de Meursault – tasting 2015s and 2016s whites
Visit Domaine Roulot – tasting of the 2016s from cask
It's this time of the year - when I usually taste the lineup of Domaine Roulot - and why change a splendid tradition. The tasting of the 2016s were however somewhat different to the earlier years, as the frost had caused some adjustments to the … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Roulot – tasting of the 2016s from cask
Visit Domaine Arnaud Tessier, tasting the 2016 vintage from tank
October 24th 2017 - delighted to be back at Domaine Arnaud Tessier in Meursault - expectations high and feeling motivated to taste some fine Meursault. Arnaud Tessier - who seems to love hard work - is expanding the estate, after buying the … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Arnaud Tessier, tasting the 2016 vintage from tank
Visit Domaine Rougeot, tasting of the 2015 & 2016 whites
One of the "new" interesting estates in Burgundy is Domaine Rougeot in Meursault - where the two brothers Pierre Henri Rougeot and Alexandre Rougeot together with their father Marc Rougeot are making some lovely wines - both red and whites. 2016 … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Rougeot, tasting of the 2015 & 2016 whites
Antoine Jobard, Meursault Charmes 2015
Finally – the Meursault Charmes 2015 – a quite expressive and very generous wine. The nose is quite forward – notes of lime, white peach, hint of ginger … almost seductive with a detailed or even filigree minerality. On the palate rich, balanced with … [Read more...] about Antoine Jobard, Meursault Charmes 2015