Jean-Marie Fourrier's neighbour is not in the limelight, as we there find one of the undiscovered delicacies of Gevrey-Chambertin. The neighbor in no 5 is Alain Voegeli, who has a very small - yet old - estate producing only one wine, a village Gevrey-Chambertin. Alain Voegeli has been running …
Burgundy
Beaujolais Brouilly La Folie – harvest 2020
I do from time to time cover Beaujolais when time permits. More will come, as I do enjoy good Gamays. And yes, they can be found! Below are some harvest photos from Domaine Moron-Garcia's harvest of Beaujolais Brouilly La Folie - one of my favourite Gamays from the south. Note that here …
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Domaine Serafin Gevrey- Chambertin Les Cazetiers 2018
Domaine Serafin makes a fine collection of Gevreys, with the Cazetiers being placed below the mighty Charmes Chambertin. It is a rustic wine in my view, mainly due to the relatively robust use of oak. I have followed this wine since the 1990 vintage, and it is not always made with the lightest hand. …
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Domaine Denis Carré Meursault Tillets 2017
The first wine I have tasted from Denis Carré, this is a robust and slightly old-school Meursault. For a 2017, it is dark and somewhat dense. The fruit is pure, but it lacks some energy and freshness for the vintage. Bottom line: An intense wine that calls for plenty of good food, it's surprisingly …
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Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle Musigny Les Combottes 2010
The Chambolle Combottes is becoming one of my favourite wines from Roumier, thanks to its forward, obvious and delicate Chambolle minerality. The 2010 is still very young, although two to three hours' airing in the bottle does transform this delightful wine from an ugly duckling into a beautiful …
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