A visit to Domaine Bizot is a tremendous treat and a privilege if you like me adore the kind of wines I like to call vin d'émotion. My tasting at Domaine Bizot was therefore particularly interesting, as Jean-Yves Bizot seems to share some of the thoughts behind vins d'émotion. I have for …
Vosne Romanee
Gros Frère et Soeur – A Quick View of the 2020s
Gros Frère et Soeur does not require any introduction; it's one of the best-known estates in Vosne-Romanée. Yet somehow the domaine has lost some ground over the last 30 years. It is still prominent, yes; but it's no longer amongst the very top picks in the village. This is how it goes: Changes …
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Tasting the Bottled 2019s from Arnoux-Lachaux
I have followed Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux closely for the last five years, as it was clear to me that something exciting and potentially magical was happening there. Not surprisingly, this continued in the fantastic 2019 vintage, a year that produced the opportunity for winegrowers to shine and …
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Visit to Arnaud et Sophie – tasting the 2020s
It's always delightful to visit Domaine Sirugue, as I get to taste the wines from Arnaud et Sophie (Sirugue and Noëllat) at the same time. While their wines are serious, they consistently give me a reason to smile. I will present only the Arnaud et Sophie wines in this article; they deserve …
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Visit to Domaine Robert Sirugue – tasting the 2020s
I visited Domaine Sirugue for the first time back in 2014, and while the wines were showing well then, I think it's fair to say the quality has improved significantly in subsequent years. Sirugue has gained both intensity and fruit definition over the years; yields are now more fitting, and the …
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