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The Aux Murgers is sweeter and more forward charming than the Thorey ... as usual. The two NSG's are closely matched even in 2014 ... although they are quite different. The nose is bursting with red fruits in the Murgers .. offering a lovely depth and nice earthy minerality. On the palate very …
[Read more...] about Domaine Cathiard, Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Murgers 2014
The Aux Thorey is also shining in 2014 although perhaps a bit more backward than the previous wines. In the nose juicy red fruit ... variations of cherries. On the palate very airy and crisp with a fine energy and tension in the fruit. A bit darker than the other wines ... but is nevertheless very …
[Read more...] about Domaine Cathiard, Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Thorey 2014
Odds and ends ... the 1964 Maurice Chevillion Nuits-Saint-Georges is old now ... and somewhat tired. This bottle had been recorked at some point ... just for the record - most likely within the last 10 years. The nose show clear signs of age .. dusty and earthy with a bit of dark fruit underneath …
[Read more...] about Maurice Chevillon, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru 1964
Domaine Georges Noëllat has within a few years moved from the dark and unknown to a rising bright star on the Burgundy heaven. Maxime Cheurlin is in my view an unique talent ... a natural .. with an intuitive ability for making great Burgundies. Within a few years he has managed to improve quality …
[Read more...] about Visit – Domaine Georges Noëllat tasting of the 2014s from Cask
On my November 2015 trip to Burgundy I had the opportunity to taste the 2014s from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. As usual I entered the gate to Chateau Vosne-Romanee with high expectations and was greeted by a cheerful Louis-Michel Liger-Belair and his very large but lovely dog Arak. Constance …
[Read more...] about Tasting of the 2014s from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair
