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Nuits Saint Georges Les Cras

Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting the 2018s from cask

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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 Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2017s from Cask

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Domaine Georges Noëllat is one of my favourite estates these days - and it seems like Maxime Cheurlin is improving year after year. Wines are getting more detailed and the integration of the oak has improved over the years and is now … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2017s from Cask

Visit Domaine Lamarche – tasting the 2016s from cask

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My second visit at Domaine Lamarche - and eager to see if the 2016s could match the fine wines made here in the 2015 vintage. I was impressed by the 2015s, as I historically have found wines from this estate somewhat underwhelming, but in recent … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Lamarche – tasting the 2016s from cask

Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2016s from Cask

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Domaine Georges Noëllat is one of my favourite estates these days - and it seems like Maxime Cheurlin is improving year after year. Wines are getting more detailed and the integration of the oak has improved over the years and is now … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2016s from Cask

Visit Domaine Lamarche – tasting the 2015s from cask

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Preconceptions and old habits sometimes or even often leads to mistakes and this is also the case in Burgundy - especially in times of change. A lot of estates in Burgundy are taken over by new generations and this often leads to a change of style … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Lamarche – tasting the 2015s from cask

Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2015s from Cask

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Immense talent and effortlessness .. I always try to capture the core impressions and qualities of the estates I visit. I have followed Domaine Georges Noëllat since the 2011 vintage and have always been amazed by the effortless nature of the … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2015s from Cask

Terroir Insight: Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, NSG Aux Cras

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One of my favorite wines from the Nuits-Saint-Georges is the Aux Cras made by Louis-Michel Liger-Belair.  It has all the qualities I look for in a Burgundian wine - it's very enjoyable, it's pure and transparent and first and foremost it offers a … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, NSG Aux Cras

Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Nuit-Saint-Georges Les Cras 2014

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Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Cras is a slightly overlooked terroir ... but in my view one of the very best terroirs in the appellation. This terroir renders a mineralic drive and energy to the wine ... adding a lot of complexity and nerve making it one of … [Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Nuit-Saint-Georges Les Cras 2014