Comte Louis-Michel Liger-Belair of the Chateau de Vosne-Romanée is now helping to make wine in Pommard, having entered an agreement with the owners of Pommard's Clos de la Commaraine to assist making the wine from this historic 3.75-ha monopole … [Read more...] about Pommard Clos de la Commaraine 2018
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Visit Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay – Tasting the 2018s
Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay is one of at least two Glantenay estates in Volnay ... saying at least to be sure that I dont have one more hiding in the Volnay hills. The other being Domaine Georges Glantenay located in the core of the village … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay – Tasting the 2018s
Comte Armand Clos des Epeneaux – the Monopole
Pommard is an appellation of clos (walled vineyards) and quite a few monopoles. While the definitions of clos and monopole are pretty clear and straightforward, the vineyards in Pommard sometimes take on somewhat strange permutations to attain these … [Read more...] about Comte Armand Clos des Epeneaux – the Monopole
Visit Domaine Michel Gaunoux … on a rainy day
What can comfort you on a rainy day? The answer is pretty simple if you know the wines of Domaine Michel Gaunoux ... "Then there was rain. The sky wore a veil of gold and gray. At night it was the bright of the moon with me. Time was just … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Michel Gaunoux … on a rainy day
Tasting of Domaine Pierre Girardin – tasting the 2017s
A new star is born? Perhaps. In any case, without doubt a bright new talent has emerged! While I try to find new names and producers all the time, I frequently find that new producers and talents need some time to hone their methods and refine … [Read more...] about Tasting of Domaine Pierre Girardin – tasting the 2017s
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Vineyard Insight: Pommard Clos de la Commaraine
Comte Louis-Michel Liger-Belair of Chateau de Vosne-Romanée has just entered an agreement with the owners of Pommard Clos de la Commaraine to help with the making the wine from this historic 3.75 ha monopole vineyard. This does set this vineyard … [Read more...] about Vineyard Insight: Pommard Clos de la Commaraine
Visit Domaine Heitz-Lochardet – tasting of the red 2017s
On my May + June 2018 trip to Burgundy I had the chance to visit Armand Heitz at Domaine Heitz-Lochardet to taste the 2017s from cask. Armand Heitz, June 2018 For further info about the estate see the article from the tasting of the tasting … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Heitz-Lochardet – tasting of the red 2017s