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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
On my March 2017 trip to Burgundy I had the opportunity to visit Chantereves - one of my favorite micro negociants in Burgundy - always a pleasure and a treat to visit this small estate and the good people behind it. Note to self - need to take new photos next time Background - Chantereves, …
[Read more...] about Visit Maison Chantereves – first tasting of the 2016s
I new ring stars is Domaine Julien in Comblanchien. The 2012 vintage was only the second made by Étienne Julien and he has done well already this year. The style is fruity and energetic - the oak is well integrated in this NSG Les Bousselots 2013. This is one of my favorite wines made by Étienne …
[Read more...] about Domaine Julien, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Bousselots 2013
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
Cheerful, relaxed and yet intrigued ... this are the emotions one gets when visiting Étienne Julien at Domaine Julien in Comblanchien. This also apply to the wines made here - they are energetic and vibrant with an effortless hedonistic note of being easy going. Like Étienne Julien the …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Julien – tasting of the 2015s from cask
