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The times they are a changin' at Domaine Ghislaine Barthod, with Ghislaine’s son Clément Boillot taking over the family’s wine portfolio, consisting of three domaines: his own endeavour in Beaujolais; his father's estate, Domaine Louis Boillot; and Domaine Ghislaine Barthod from his mother. Big …
[Read more...] about Visit to Clément Boillot – Tasting the Domaine Ghislaine Barthod 2020s
I've tasted quite a few white 2020s, and I was therefore delighted and excited to taste the '20s at Domaine Leflaive with Pierre Vincent, the estate's winemaker and general manager. Improvements in the new Leflaive era Domaine Leflaive has undertaken some major improvements, including a …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Leflaive – Tasting the 2020s During Elevage
To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. Comments and thoughts The list contains producers that regularly score an emotional rating, and they are ranked in three levels. I hope this proves useful; …
[Read more...] about Vins d’Emotion from Chassagne-Montrachet and St. Aubin
To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. Comments and thoughts The list contains producers that regularly score an emotional rating, and they are ranked in three levels. I hope this proves useful; …
I've been wanting to visit Domaine Ghislaine Barthod for years, but due to misunderstandings it never came to pass. I was disappointed about this, as I have always admired the wines made at this estate. Now times and my luck have changed, and Ghislaine's son Clément Boillot has taken over his …
[Read more...] about Clément Boillot/Ghislaine Barthod – Part One: Beaujolais
