Valéria Naudin's debut wine was one of the first wines I rated when I moved to Burgundy during the aftermath of the Covid epidemic in 2021. Hence, Valéria has a special place in my recollection ... as it is exciting to follow the way the wines develop in this new domaine. Add to this that I …
Nuits-Saint-Georges
Domaine Laurent Père Et Fils 2023
Back in the early 1990s Dominique Laurent became known for producing wines with 200% new oak ... a talk of town in Copenhagen, and even though the rather brutal handling of the juice seemed to be offputting ... the wines actually often turned out surprisingly good after some time after …
Visit Domaine Domaine Les Petits Lieux tasting the 2023s
The Guillaume Rouget and his wife Laure Guilloteau are not exactly new in the wine business, and the estate in Vosne-Romanée has a long history as the home of one of the most legendary producers of red Burgundy - Henry Jayer. They have, however decided to create a new estate "Domaine Les …
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Visit Domaine Prieuré-Roch tasting the bottled 2022
Domaine Prieuré-Roch has always had a strong place in my heart; a tasting in 2004 or 2005 in Copenhagen with Henry Roch really spurred my love of these wines. It’s now been almost seven years since Henry Roch passed away, and the estate is showing great form – perhaps a bit more streamlined? or …
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Visit to Marchand-Tawse – Tasting the 2023 Reds
It's always a privilege to meet up with my vigneron neighbour Pascal Marchand in Nuits-Saint-Georges. He is one of the most knowledgeable winegrowers in Burgundy, and it's a treat to hear his views, which are based on vast knowledge and long experience. This is how I learn! Tasting the …
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