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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
One of my favourite vineyards in Nuits-Saint-Georges is Les Argilliéres or Clos des Argilliéres - a 1er cru located in the center of Premeaux at the southern end of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation. It's not the most well known of the the Premeaux 1er crus - and perhaps not producing the …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Prieure Roch, Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos des Argilliéres
Domaine Patrice Rion has been on my list for future visits for quite some time. Blair Pethel of Domaine Dublère has recommended this estate warmly and since I love the style of the Domaine Dublère wines - I thought that there must be something special going on at Domaine Patrice Rion in Premeaux - …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Patrice Rion: Tasting of the 2015s from cask
This is a new format on winehog presenting, new, unknown, forgotten or overlooked producers. It's a short presentation, reminder and recommadation of the producer. I will use these articles to inspire the discovery of the lesser known Burgundy producers. We all know the big names - but tend to …
[Read more...] about Producer Insight: Domaine Michéle et Patrice Rion
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos des Argillieres is a very interesting terroir located between Clos Arlot and Clos de Corvees in the very south of the appelation. The 2010 Argillieres is showing beautifully - it's forward, crisp and bold. In the nose raspberries, gooseberries with hints of cherries, …
[Read more...] about Domaine Prieure-Roch, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Argillieres 2010
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Argillieres is a new 1er cru from Henri Roch. Les Argillieres is a very interesting terroir located between Clos Arlot and Clos de Corvees in the very south of the appelation. This vineyard has a very fine minerality - and Frederic Cossard made some very interesting wines …
[Read more...] about Domaine Prieure-Roch, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Argillieres 2009
