Pinot blanc is a somewhat overlooked grape in Burgundy, yet it is making interesting wines here and there. In the past, these wines rarely excited me, and they thrilled my senses even less. So I have been guilty of often ignoring this variety. But, … [Read more...] about Pinot? Pinot Blanc? Pinot Gouges: the forgotten mutation
Nuits-Saint-Georges
Domaine Truchetet – a Premeaux-Prissey surprise
Premeaux is one of my favourite areas, although it is officially part of the larger Nuits-Saint-Georges landscape. I do understand the marketing sense of using the Nuits-Saint-Georges brand, but on the other hand, I find some unique qualities in the … [Read more...] about Domaine Truchetet – a Premeaux-Prissey surprise
Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting the 2018s from cask
In the article about the 2015 vintage at Domaine Georges Noëllat, I wrote: "Immense talent and effortlessness ..." This is still the theme of this article and my tasting of the 2018s. I have followed Domaine Georges Noëllat since the 2012 vintage, … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting the 2018s from cask
Visit Domaine Henri Gouges, tasting the 2018s
I was very impressed by the 2017s from Domaine Henri Gouges when I tasted the line-up in February. I was therefore eager to taste the 2018 vintage when I had the opportunity in July. Domaine Henri Gouges - Antoine Gouges - July 2019 The 2018s … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Henri Gouges, tasting the 2018s
Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting the 2018s from cask
Tasting wine is a complex matter - especially with the 2018 vintage. Some wines seem to have an almost kaleidoscopic character, with a changeable nature here at the beginning of elevage. As always, it is wise to be prudent when drawing … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting the 2018s from cask
Domaine Moron-Garcia – tasting the 2018s from cask
On my trip to Burgundy in May I had the pleasure of revisiting Domaine Moron-Garcia in Nuits-Saint-Georges to taste the 2018s wines from cask. Wine and people Domaine Moron-Garcia is managed by Matthieu Moron and Pierre-Oliver Garcia, who are … [Read more...] about Domaine Moron-Garcia – tasting the 2018s from cask
Domaine de Bellene – Nicolas Potel, in other words
Summertime and tastings. This week I attended a presentation of Domaine de Bellene by the founder of the estate Nicholas Potel, a well-known name in the Burgundian wine world. It was a lovely and quite extravagant tasting at the fine old Hotel … [Read more...] about Domaine de Bellene – Nicolas Potel, in other words
Domaine Aurelien Verdet, Nuits-Saint-Georges 2017
The Nuits-Saint-Georges 2017 from Aurelien Verdet is a quite delightful wine. It has the charm of the vintage - it's airy and quite lightfooted - but with a nice intensity. Forward and rather good complexity for this level - nice iron/earthy … [Read more...] about Domaine Aurelien Verdet, Nuits-Saint-Georges 2017