Boursot is an old domaine in Chambolle-Musigny who has made its mark in recent years in the Burgundy hierarchy. The estate has quite a few interesting vineyards, Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuées being the most prominent. The style is forward, quite vivid. Some are rather classical and slightly on …
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Clos des Lambrays … a new star of Morey
Clos des Lambrays is expanding with several very interesting vineyards to supplement the core - the delicate Clos des Lambrays itself. The expansion happened while Jacques Devauges had taken the reins at this fine and historic estate. The expansion of Clos des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays …
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Visit to Domaine Gérard Mugneret – Tasting the 2023s
We're now well into November, and the second part of the 2023 wine-tasting season is starting to reveal some serious thoughts about the 2023 vintage. In some cases, all is fine and dandy, in others, the knowledge of the vintage is enhanced and lastly, we sometimes do really find some of the …
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Visit to Domaine Dujac – Tasting the 2023s
Last year, Domaine Dujac held a series of larger tastings during which journalists had the opportunity to taste the 2022s. This is a new format that works well for my journalistic side, but it nevertheless takes some of the romance and poetry out of the tasting experience. As a side note: I …
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Visit to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti : Tasting the 2023 whites
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti has been through a transformation since they took over the management of a large part of the legendary Bonneau du Martray estate. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti took over approximtely 50% of the white vineyards from Bonneau du Martray on a métayage agreement, making DRC …
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