I was doing a education session about Pommard with a private client, and he opened the the Pommard Epenots 2010 from Lucien Le Moine to accompany our talk about the Pommard and Volnay appellations - see more about the Winehog Education Sessions here. … [Read more...] about Lucien Le Moine, Pommard Les Epenots 2010
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Visit – Domaine Heitz-Lochardet – tasting of the 2015s
On my March 2017 trip to Burgundy I had the chance to revisit Armand Heitz at Domaine Heitz-Lochardet to retaste some of the 2015s from bottle. I tasted the 2015s for the first time in June 2016 - before bottling - and I have revisited the wines … [Read more...] about Visit – Domaine Heitz-Lochardet – tasting of the 2015s
Visit Domaine Michel Gaunoux … tradition and quality
Burgundy has changed quite radically since I began my quest for great Pinot and Chardonnay in the early 1990s Back then producers had at least some older vintages to sell, and the media coverage was less focused on the new and latest vintage, as … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Michel Gaunoux … tradition and quality
Domaine Heitz-Lochardet, Pommard Rugiens 2014
Third time I taste the Pommard Rugiens 2014 from Heitz-Lochardet... a magnificent glass. The nose is floral and very expressive (100% whole cluster) with a lovely playful red and dark fruit, spiced with hints of cinnamon and peony rose. On the palate … [Read more...] about Domaine Heitz-Lochardet, Pommard Rugiens 2014
Visit Maison Chantereves tasting of the 2015s
Visiting estates in Burgundy is a world of many different experiences .. some are old estates with several decades of history, some have sales personal and assistants to receive you and to make appointments. When entering the rather spacious new … [Read more...] about Visit Maison Chantereves tasting of the 2015s
Domaine Heitz-Lochardet, Pommard Rugiens 2015
The Pommard Rugiens is another step up in intensity - a gorgeous wine in the making. The nose offer lovely red and darker berries - juicy and very floral - with notes of rose pethal and cinnamon - and with a nice transparent hint of the mighty … [Read more...] about Domaine Heitz-Lochardet, Pommard Rugiens 2015
Domaine Heitz-Lochardet, Pommard Pezerolles 2015
The Pommard Pezerolles is significantly darker and more closed than the two other Pommards. Some reduction on the nose .. red and dark berry fruit brought forward by a earthy minerality. On the palate rich and weighty .. with plenty of mid-palate … [Read more...] about Domaine Heitz-Lochardet, Pommard Pezerolles 2015
Domaine Heitz-Lochardet, Pommard Monopole Clos des Poutures 2015
The Pommard Clos des Poutures is showing very well .. forward and spicy. In the nose lovely red fruit, spiced with peony rose and cinnamon - oak present but not dominant. On the palate fine concentration and length - balanced - a slight reduction - … [Read more...] about Domaine Heitz-Lochardet, Pommard Monopole Clos des Poutures 2015