We are now in March, and with the 2024 yields being minuscule, the charming 2025s are already knocking on the door. Vintages and wines are getting thrown into the market earlier and earlier, with first very initial tastings even a few weeks from harvest! Like it or not ... this is the speed …
Vosne Romanee
Charles Noëllat … at a glimpse
I love old Burgundies - so I was very happy to have the opportunity to taste the rare Charles Noëllat Vosne-Romanée Beaumonts 1967 that my good friend brought to our dinner this week. The Charles Noëllat bottle is labelled Vosne-Romanée Les Beaumonts, but please note that there are variations, as …
Visit to Domaine Dujac vintage 2024
Over the last few years, Domaine Dujac has changed the modus operandi for the vintage tastings. Now, they make a small series with approximately 10 people in a new tasting room that is part of the cellar. This is a new format and works well for my journalistic side, but it takes some of the …
AJVaona 2023
AJ Vaona ... The couple Alexandre Carminati and Justine Mongeard in Vosne-Romanée have started a new Domaine AJ Vaona. The AJ Vaona estate is an offspring of the big Mongeard Mugneret estate in Vosne-Romanée ... AJ Vaona is an estate being Domaine and Negociant with most af the vineyards …
Visit to Domaine Méo-Camuzet – Tasting the 2024s
It seems like Jean-Nicolas Méo is on a winning streak. Each vintage has shown very well during the last four to five years. But what about the 2024 vintage ? A difficult year, and a year that does not seem like it would suit the Méo style perfectly. Some 2024s have a somewhat austere side, and …
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