Meursault is a village with many surprises, and one is still able to find new producers there with interesting vineyards and delightful wines. One such is Domaine Jobard-Morey, an estate (evidently) related to both the Jobard and Morey families. The domaine is managed by the young Valentin Jobard, …
Meursault Charmes
Maison Chartron et Trébuchet
Maison Chartron et Trébuchet was founded in 1984 by Louis Trébuchet, manager of a wine-trading company. The business was purchased in autumn 2016 by Francois Martenot from the problematic wine businessman Vincent Sauvestre, who apparently owned the brand from 2004-2016. The current Maison …
More Coche – Fabien Coche
This is a strange year. I normally would have visited Fabien Coche a long time ago, but due to the multiple lockdowns, I never got the chance. And Fabien Coche truly deserves a visit. He is near the top of my list when the world gets back closer to normal again. Fortunately, Fabien's Danish …
Comte Lafon Meursault Charmes 2001
The Lafon Charmes 2001 is not one of my best friends; I have tasted at least three premoxed versions of this wine. This bottle, however, is a delight, and shows the best of form - vivid and fresh. Classic Lafon intensity, although quite airy, and with a maturing, nutty note. Showing very well, and …
Visit to Domaine Roulot – tasting the 2018s
Traditions are to be cherished, and these emotional anchors are important in the current world of chaos and covid. We are indeed living in a changing world, and as we try to adapt, the delightful sensation of a sip of Clos des Boucheres is is a joyful, hedonistic blessing one should …
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