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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Domaine Cathiard is now established as one of the top estates in Burgundy - quality has been truly impressive since the 2011 vintage - and the prices have skyrocketed in the great market as demand has grown exponentially. So expectations are high when you visit the modern estate buildings at …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Cathiard tasting of the 2015s from cask
The Aux Thorey is also shining in 2014 although perhaps a bit more backward than the previous wines. In the nose juicy red fruit ... variations of cherries. On the palate very airy and crisp with a fine energy and tension in the fruit. A bit darker than the other wines ... but is nevertheless very …
[Read more...] about Domaine Cathiard, Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Thorey 2014
Aux Thorey is a lovely spot, and Benjamin Leroux has a good plot here .. and it shows. It's a darker and more intense wine than the Gevreys offering more depth and weight. On the nose .. a slight reduction, red and dark berry fruit .. nice selection of forest berries and a slight hint of sous-bois. …
[Read more...] about Benjamin Leroux, Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Thorey 2013
Benjamin Leroux is one of the most talented winemakers of his generations. He has recently resigned from his job as régisseur at Comte Armand, and is now focusing on this own negociant business in Beaune. Maison Benjamin Leroux was launched with the 2007 vintage, and has gradually been expanded …
[Read more...] about Visit Benjamin Leroux – tasting of the red 2013s
In have previously made the mistake on focusing too little on the two Nuits-Saint-Georges wines from Cathiard .. but no more. The Aux Thorey is a very delicate and refined NSG. In the nose fine slightly darker fruit supported by a lovely filigree minerality. On the palate beautiful focus and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Cathiard, Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Thorey 2013
