Burgundy

Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand Gevrey-Chambertin “La Justice” 2017

By Steen Öhman January 30, 2020 -

Moving 1200 bottles of wine certainly does whet your appetite ... and at my age also the need for indulgence. The gracious host found just the wine to serve my hedonistic thirst - the delicate and delicious La Justice from Jérôme Galeyrand. This is a truly sensual wine; vivid fruit spiced with …

Visit to Domaine Pierre Girardin – tasting the 2018 whites

By Steen Öhman January 28, 2020 -

I first tasted the Domaine Pierre Girardin wines in Copenhagen last year, and was intrigued by the wines coming from this young man. Back then I wrote: "A new star is born? Perhaps. In any case, without doubt a bright new talent has emerged!" This still applies, and I have now tasted more …

Visit to Domaine Grivot – tasting the 2018s

By Steen Öhman January 25, 2020 -

Planning tastings in Burgundy is sometimes difficult, as unexpected events can delay the program and - if you're not careful - cause problems for the rest of the day. The Grivot visit last year came after a lovely tasting at Domaine Dujac, an event that took a bit more time than planned (by me at …

Visit to Domaine Georges Glantenay – tasting the 2018s

By Steen Öhman January 22, 2020 -

Domaine Georges Glantenay is the second of two well-known Glantenay estates in Volnay, the other being Bernard and Thierry Glantenay, whom I visited in July 2019. Domaine Georges Glantenay is located quite high in the village, but also has a more visible shop in the very centre of Volnay just …

Visit to Domaine Meo-Camuzet – tasting the 2018s

By Steen Öhman January 18, 2020 -

Domaine Méo-Camuzet has a special aura, and a special place in my Burgundy history as both a link to the old master Henri Jayer and a connection to the core of Vosne-Romanee history. I have followed the Méo-Camuzet wines for many years, and have been very impressed by the progress at the …