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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Charmes Chambertin 2014 from Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot is showing very well indeed. The oak is well integrated and the red and dark berry fruits in the bouquet are fresh and vibrant - cherries and boysenberries. On the palate quite rich and energetic fruit - elegant and vibrant, a very well …
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The 2015 Chardonnay Les Glapigny from Clavelier is a quite delightful glass. The vineyard is located below the road - RN974 - and partly (technically) outside the "allowed" areas - hence a Vin de Table. It's a quite fresh generic white Nongundy - fine acidity for the vintage - fruit rather cool and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Bruno Clavelier, Les Glapigny 2015
The Vosne-Romanée Les Hauts Beaux Monts 2015 is still very youthful - oak not fully integrated (transport) - nose brimming with cherries, elderberries and blueberries. On the palate quite generous with plenty of mid-palate fruit, juicy, vibrant and energetic - with a lovely balance. It's vivacious …
[Read more...] about Domaine Bruno Clavelier, Vosne-Romanée Les Hauts de Beaux Monts 2015
One of the most memorable visits in 2017 was at Domaine Michel Gaunoux - tasting some timeless or should I say old school Burgundies from Pommard, Beaune and Corton. Remembering and cherishing the best traditions of Burgundy, and celebrating the days where wines were made for cellaring and …
[Read more...] about Tasting Domaine Michel Gaunoux … timeless perspectives
The wines of Domaine Pierre Labet are in my view a bit overlooked - and overshadowed by the wines made at Chateau de la Tour, the top brand of the François Labet "group". While Chateau de la Tour is renown for making some of the very best wines on the Clos de Vougeot vineyard - François Labet, …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Pierre Labet, tasting of the white 2016s
