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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Domaine Chicotot is one of the upcoming estates in Nuits-Saint-Georges, following the tremendous work in the vineyards done by the family's newest generation in the form of son Clément. The wines are still a bit old-school NSG - meaning relatively dark and requiring some time before they begin to …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Chicotot – tasting the 2019s
Here he goes again - the 2019s are outrageously delightful, etc... And yes, here is another tribute to this fine vintage, but also a large and loud "chapeaux" to Domaine Henri Gouges, which has made the best wines I have ever tasted from this fine estate. This is indeed a big, blunt …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Henri Gouges – tasting the 2019s
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 are from a hot year; yet with its new style, …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Henri Gouges, tasting the 2018s
Domaine Henri Gouges is a famous and well known estate, but Gouges has somehow been overlooked by me .. and while I from time to time have tasted the wines ... I never got around to visit. Domaine Henri Gouges - Antoine Gouges - February 2019 This trip was however different, as we had the …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Henri Gouges: Tasting of the 2017s
A little closed in the bouquet, needs time in the glas - hint of framboise in the nose after some time. Quite dark fruit on the palate, but also a good concentration and length. Not a very "hot" 2009, but it's still on the heavy side fruit wise. Good structure from the Vaucrains terroir, think it …
[Read more...] about Robert Chevillon Nuit-Saint-Georges Les Vaucrains 2009
