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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
A lovely surprice this summer, as I had the chance to visit Blair Pethel at Domaine Dublère to taste the 2017s from cask. Blair was actually quite eager to taste the new vintage .. a very good sign to be honest ... lovely wines in progress. After very good quality in 2015 and 2016 the …
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The Pommard Les Rugians Hauts from Domaine Glantenay is a further step up from the village level wines. The nose is vivid and clear - fresh fruits and a clear mineral note. On the palate both juicy and transparant fruit, with a lovely view to the terroir beneath. Really like the expression here, a …
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Domaine Patrice Rion was on my list of visits aqain this year - due to his deligthful wines and the lovely terroirs. A bit of background on Domaine Patrice Rion As mentioned I got to know Domaine Michéle et Patrice Rion via Blair Pethel of Domaine Dublere - who knows Patrice Rion very well. …
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Next up - a harmonious and vibrant Pommard 2016 from Domaine Glantenay in Volnay. A lovely village offering deep and juicy fruit - rather classic offering a lovely display of red and dark fruits. A wine in fine balance currently .. showing very well - but will keep 10 years. A very enjoyable glass. …
First wine from Domaine Glantenay in Volnay ... an excellent Chambolle Musigny 2016 made by Sarah and Guillaume Glantenay, who quite recenly have taken over the vinification at the family estate. The Chambolle is rich and with quite some volume - presumbaly driven by the low yields in 2016 …
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