Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
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 …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Roulot – tasting the 2018s
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 family, Jean-François Mestre taking over from his …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Michelot – tasting 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 and Roulot tastings. Luckily I had the opportunity to …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Roulot – tasting of the 2017s from bottle
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 de Meursault he also took over the Chateau de …
[Read more...] about Château de Meursault – tasting 2015s and 2016s whites
Bouchard Pere et Fils has a 0.75 ha plot located in the southern end of Meausault Perrieres. The 2016 Meursault Perrieres is showing well - and not touched by the frost. The nose is offering cool and vibrant fruit - nice minerality - citrus infused and vivid. On the palate fine balance and length .. …
[Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils, Meursault Perrieres 2016
