The Lamarche Grande Rue 2015 is a refined and feminine Grand Cru. The nose is brimming with juicy red and dark fruits - blueberries, red-currant, pomegranate - spiced with violets and peony rose. On the palate juicy and intense - with a sensual and velvet character - and a filigree and detailed …
Burgundy
Visit Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – tasting of the 2016s from cask
One of the rising stars of Burgundy is Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet. Amélie Berthaut has taken over the vineyards of Domaine Berthaut in Fixin from her fathers side, and 2/3rds of the vineyards from Domaine Gerbet in Vosne-Romanée from her mothers family, and in addition she has some rented vineyards in …
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Visit Domaine Lamarche – tasting the 2016s from cask
My second visit at Domaine Lamarche - and eager to see if the 2016s could match the fine wines made here in the 2015 vintage. I was impressed by the 2015s, as I historically have found wines from this estate somewhat underwhelming, but in recent years new generations and new standards have been …
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Visit Domaine Dujac tasting of the 2016s from cask
Dujac 2016 and 2015s on the menu on this fine November day - a unique possibility to taste these two quite magnificent vintages side by side. So I was really looking forward to this event, as Jeremy Seysses generously was ready to pop the corks on most of the 2015 program for a few gentlemen of …
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Camille Giroud, Bourgogne Rouge 2015
The 2015s from Camille Giroud are lovely - made by David Croix before he left the house. The Bourgogne Rouge 2015 is fresh and vibrant offering lovely fruit and energy. In the nose cool and expressive fruit - variations of cherries - and even a slight mineral touch. On the palate vivid, nicely …