I rarely taste wines from the 1940s these days ... and especially 1945 is a rare treat. This week a friend served a 1945 Volnay from the negociant house Morin. I have tasted a few wines from Morin over the years - they never offered the ultimate in purity but always seem to keep quite well. This was …
Burgundy
Visit Domaine Duroché – tasting of the 2016s from cask
This is my second visit to Domaine Duroché one of the rising stars of Gevrey-Chambertin - the first one being the tasting of the 2015s in November last year - see the article here. Pierre Duroché made some tremendous 2015s, but it's in my view way to early to open these for a taste - although …
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Terroir Insight: Domaine Duroché Chambertin Clos de Bèze
Domaine Duroché is one of the rising stars of Gevrey-Chambertin - as Pierre Duroché has increased the quality of the wines significantly within the latest vintages - the 2014s are lovely, the 2015s are magnificent and the 2016s are perhaps even more impressive. Pierre Duroché is a lucky …
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Visit Domaine des Croix – tasting the 2016s from cask
In the twilight zone between frost and mildew we find a revelation, as the 2016 wines rise from the ashes like Phoenix ... full of vibrant life and energy. While the producers rightfully complain about the low quantities in the 2016 vintage - most are now trying to repress the memory of the 2016 …
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Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Romanée-Conti 2015
As Bernard Noblet explained this is a wine from another world than the other wines of DRC. In 2015 this is indeed true - the detail, the refinement, the filigree sensuality is out of this world or perhaps even this Solar system. The bouquet is vibrating with filigree impressions of spices, red and …
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