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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
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 …
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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
The 2016 Meursault Perrieres from Maison Morey-Coffinet is showing beautiful balance and intensity. The nose offer plenty of cool and vibrant fruit - fine intensity and depth - fine citrus and oak infused minerality. On the palate lovely depth and effortless airy fruit - not extremely concentrated …
[Read more...] about Maison Morey-Coffinet, Meursault Perrieres 2016
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 lineup. First things first - no Meursault …
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