The Winehog has a long history with Domaine Dujac, as I have followed it since the early 1990s. I have tasted many wines even further back - including a delightful 1976 Clos St. Denis that is a benchmark for hot vintages, alongside some 1947s and … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Dujac – tasting the 2018s
Clos de la Roche
Terroir View: Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche – a new cuvée
Domaine Hubert Lignier was one of first estates I visited when I began my quest to understand Burgundy. This was back in the late 1990s when Romain Lignier was making truly magnificent wines at Domaine Hubert Lignier. Sadly Romain passed away in … [Read more...] about Terroir View: Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche – a new cuvée
Domaine Dujac, Bonnes Mares 1999
The Bonnes Mares 1999 is a tremendous wine. In my view a step up from the otherwise gorgeous 1999 Clos de la Roche. The nose is giving maturing notes, sous-bois, mature red and dark berry fruit. On the palate tremendous depth and power ... a grand … [Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Bonnes Mares 1999
Domaine Dujac, Clos de la Roche 2007
The Clos de la Roche 2007 is forward and frank like so many 2007. The nose is brimming with red fruits - based on a moderately deep mineral note. On the palate lovely fruit - good depth considering the vintage, with a vivid and joy-full fruit. Not a … [Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Clos de la Roche 2007
Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 2002
The Clos de la Roche 2002 from Hubert Lignier is beginning to show some beginning mature notes - and the 2002 vintage is one of the very last made by Romain Lignier who sadly passed away in 2004. In the bouquet cherries and red and some berries - … [Read more...] about Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 2002
Visit Joseph Drouhin – tasting the red 2017s from cask
Back in the Drouhin cellars to taste a selection of the reds - again with the charming and very competent Veronique Drouhin. Visiting Drouhin This year I had the opportunity to taste some of the 2017s from Maison Joseph Drouhin from cask with … [Read more...] about Visit Joseph Drouhin – tasting the red 2017s from cask
Visit Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot – tasting the 2017s from cask
A few years back one could find wines from Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot in local supermarkets in Beaune, and quite a lot of the wine from this estate was sold to negociants. Things are however changing rapidly - and the Coquard-Loison-Fleurot wines … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot – tasting the 2017s from cask
Maison Albert Bichot, Clos de la Roche 2015
The tasting Grandes Maisons Grands Cru during Grands Jours de Bourgogne included the opportunity to taste some great wines from the big houses. The Clos de la Roche 2015 from Maison Bichot is intense yet quite cool for the vintage. The nose offer … [Read more...] about Maison Albert Bichot, Clos de la Roche 2015