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 …
Meursault
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 …
Domaine Denis Carré Meursault Tillets 2017
The first wine I have tasted from Denis Carré, this is a robust and slightly old-school Meursault. For a 2017, it is dark and somewhat dense. The fruit is pure, but it lacks some energy and freshness for the vintage. Bottom line: An intense wine that calls for plenty of good food, it's surprisingly …
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Visit to Domaine Heitz-Lochardet – tasting the white 2018s
Sometimes articles need additional work, sometimes other articles are promoted in the schedule - and sometimes delays occur. But let's be honest: The notes on the white 2018s from Armand Heitz are seriously delayed - sorry. Here they are. For an update on the red Heitz-Lochardet 2018s check …
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Visit to Domaine Pierre Labet – tasting the 2018s
The wines of Domaine Pierre Labet are to me a bit overlooked, and furthermore overshadowed by the wines Labet makes at Chateau de la Tour, the top brand of his group. This is why I review these wines separately: to give them the attention they deserve. About Domaine Pierre Labet Chateau …
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