Jean-Yves Bizot has made the most of the 2013 vintage ... they showed very well at the Trilogie in March 2015 - so I was eager to try one now that they have settled after bottling. I was not disappointed. The Vosne Romanee 2013 from Bizot is still showing gorgeously well ... expressive with loads of …
Burgundy
Collins Corner #4 – The Hidden Hill
This weeks article from C. Robert Collins is about a forgotten hill just north of Beaune ... two appellations .. "The Hidden Hill" There are some fascinating vineyards that seem to have been designed as 'secret undisclosed locations' along the cote, hidden behind the powerful and famous. What …
Terroir Insight: d’Auvenay Criots-Batard-Montrachet
One of the most elusive wines from Burgundy is the Criots-Batard-Montrachet from Domaine d'Auvenay. While the name Leroy rings a lot of bells in most Burgundy lovers ears, Domaine d'Auvenay is a bit below the radar of many collectors - mainly due to the exclusivity of the wines - they are …
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Bouchard Pere et Fils, Chevalier-Montrachet 2011
The Chevalier-Montrachet 2011 from Bouchard is very refined and still showing beautifully. The bouquet has gone from primary fruit to a slightly more secondary profile .. still with pure and cool orchard fruits - notes of white peach, melon and pear - brought forward by a citrus infused filligree …
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Tasting of Bouchard Pere et Fils 2014 reds
During the Hospices de Beaune weekend I was lucky and got invited to a Masterclass tasting of Bouchard Pere et Fils 2014s. The tasting was conducted by the new Maitre de Chai (Cellar Master) Frédéric Weber, and comprised a fine selection of the 2014s - both reds and whites. In this article I will …
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