Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I have had many great moments with the wines from Domaine des Comtes Lafon over the years, and have enjoyed vintages from 1982 and forward. I have been lucky to taste more white Burgundies from this fabled estate than from any other estate in Burgundy. Yes indeed, I have been spoiled. Directeur …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine des Comtes Lafon – tasting of the 2015s
One of the highlights of the year is the tasting of the latest vintage from Domaine Roulot in Meursault. The wines of Domaine Roulot is a benchmark for the whites in my view, as they always are among the best wines in each vintage - and furthermore they always reflect the style and nature of the …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Roulot – tasting of the 2015s from cask
It's often fascinating to see the difference between the Burgundy villages and appellations .. they all have their own character and ambience. Meursault is a very interesting place with a lovely ambience in the city center, yet I never seem to explore the town - perhaps I should do just that next …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Tessier, tasting the 2015 vintage from cask
Jean-Marc Roulot have made some truly delightful 2014s, they are pure, delicate and vibrant with a rarely seen refinement and filigree detail. It's always a treat to taste the Meursaults from Domaine Roulot, and this year I also had the pleasure of tasting two wines from the new negociant …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Roulot – tasting of the 2014s …
The Porusot is a step up in mineralic intensity from the village wines ... in it's own slightly edgy way … although the 2013 seems remarkably refined. The nose is bursting with minerality and a offers a nice balance between white and yellow fruit. On the palate fresh and vibrant fruit supported by …
