On my November 2018 trip I had the opportunity to vist Domaine Faiveley to taste the 2017 vintage. As last time Erwan Faiveley conducted the tasting himself, choosing a fine but limited selection of the best wines in the huge portfolio of Faiveley … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Faiveley – tasting of the white 2017s
Bienvenue Batard Montrachet
Visit Domaine Leflaive, Tasting of the 2015s from cask
I was delighted that I had the opportunity to visit Domaine Leflaive on my March 2017 trip to Burgundy ... to taste some of the 2015s with the new manager of the estate Pierre Vincent. Me and Leflaive - we go back many years - and she … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Leflaive, Tasting of the 2015s from cask
Domaine Leflaive, Bienvenues Batard-Montrachet 2013
The Bienvenues Batard-Montrachet 2013 is a very expressive and energetic wine ... bursting with minerality. The bouquet is quite expressive with hints of tropical fruits, citrus and a very powerful crunchy minerality. On the palate a step up in … [Read more...] about Domaine Leflaive, Bienvenues Batard-Montrachet 2013
Domaine Ramonet, Bienvenues-Batard Montrachet 2010
The Biensvenues-Batard Montrachet 2010 from Domaine Ramonet is a magnificent wine .. although not quite matching the Bartard 2010. The bouquet is crammed with orchard fruits, white peach, acacia and apple - brought forward by a delightfully refined … [Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet, Bienvenues-Batard Montrachet 2010
Visit at Domaine Leflaive – tasting the 2013 vintage
I have been tasting, drinking and buying the Domaine Leflaive wines since the early 1990s - and always considered these wines to be among the very very best whites from Burgundy. To be honest I had some slight doubts in the mid 2000s ... but from … [Read more...] about Visit at Domaine Leflaive – tasting the 2013 vintage
Domaine Ramonet Bienvenue Batard Montrachet 2001
The 2001 Bienvenue Batard Montrachet from Ramonet et an very fine perhaps even outstanding white burgundy. Perfectly balanced, good length and with a fresh acidity structure. I really enjoyed this wine, and it just confirm the high quality level at … [Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet Bienvenue Batard Montrachet 2001