The Bonnes-Mares 1976 from Domaine Dujac is still showing nicely - fully mature and at a drinking stage. The bouquet unfolded beautifully after some time in the glass - initially a bit of tar and figue - a clear indication of the hot 1976 vintage. After some minutes more red fruit and sous-bois is …
Burgundy
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Chambolle Les Amoureuses 2015
While the Bonnes Mares perhaps is the bigger wine the Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses is always a special treat and event - and the 2015 is one of the best I have tasted. The bouquet is brimming with vivacious and sensual red sorbet like fruit - cool floral and intensely mineral driven. Delicate …
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Domaine Robert Groffier, Chambolle Les Amoureuses 2004
The Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses 2004 from Groffier is a treat. It’s quite mature offering sous-bois, hints of truffle and other tertiary aromas. It’s a fine wine for the vintage - floral and expressive and relatively ligherfooted and very elegant. The bouquet is a delight and the palate offer a …
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Visit Domaine Chevrot – tasting of the 2016s from cask
The southern part of Burgundy offers a lot of treasures yet I have normally stopped my wine quest when I have reached the village of Chassagne-Montrachet. The beautiful Marange landscape This year I have however decided to make an effort to uncover the appellations south of Chassagne. Now …
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Domaine Bachelet, Chassagne Blanchot Dessus 2010
Even better than last time - the 2010 Blanchot Dessus from Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet is showing the best sides of Chassagne 1er crus. In the nose pure and airy white and yellow fruit brought forward by a vibrant and citrus infused filligree minerality. On the palate very intense with grand cru …
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