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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
To simplify the search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. Note that wines marked with brackets [ ] will require years before they really show their hedonistic side. The list contains producers that regularly score …
[Read more...] about Vins d’Emotion from Nuits-Saint-Georges – (New added)
Sunday April 25 Mr. Brompton took me high up in the hills to Chaux, a small, rather unknown village in the Hautes Côtes. It was a test drive and a Sunday excursion aimed at seeing Nuits-Saint-Georges from the south and above. So first, the quick trip to Chaux - 4 km from Nuits and 140 metres up …
[Read more...] about From Chaux to Nuits-Saint-Georges – the vines seen from above
In connection with writing my article about Clos des Grandes Vignes I had the opportunity to taste a 1976 from this monopole terroir. The wine is released by Maison Moillard, and is presumably orginally from the Maison Moillard-Grivot negociant business. A recorked bottle (presumably in 2003) and …
[Read more...] about Maison Moillard, NSG Clos des Grandes Vignes 1976
One of my favorite parts of Burgundy is Premeaux - and since I seem to be the only one to think that Premeaux should have its own appellation - l think its fair to assume that it will continue to be a part of Nuits-Saint-Georges for now. I have covered many of the Premeaux monopoles, but somehow …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Comte Liger-Belair NSG Clos des Grandes Vignes
The Nuits Saint Georges Clos des Grandes Vignes has taken a further step forward quality wise in the 2014 vintage - adding more focus and definition to the wine. It's showing very well after bottling offering a lovely floral bouquet with juicy red and dark berry fruit - spiced with violets, peony …
[Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, NSG Clos des Grandes Vignes 2014
