This was my first visit to Domaine A.-F. Gros after tasting the wines several times at Vosne Millisime, Trilogie and Grands Jours de Bourgogne. I have not always been excited by the style here, but with a new team in place, I have heard much … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine A.-F. Gros, tasting of the 2018s from cask
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Visit A.F. Gros – first time here
Beaune - Monday morning at 09:00 - visit at Domaine A.F. Gros / one of the Gros - vineyards in Vosne, located in Beaune and partly originating from Pommard. I was recived by Caroline Parent-Gros and her brother Mathias Parent-Gros - who are … [Read more...] about Visit A.F. Gros – first time here
Visit Domaine Grivot: Tasting of the 2017s from tank
A new year and a new vintage - and back at Rue de la Croix Rameau .. looking forward to taste the Grivot 2017s. The 2016s showed very well in my view, with a lovely balance and intensity - the 2017 are somewhat lighter and more forward offering a … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Grivot: Tasting of the 2017s from tank
Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visiting Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat is a treat and the 2017s are showing fine form here, as expected I could add. Hudelot-Noëllat seem to improve each year, and is certainly moving into the major league, with lovely quality supplementing the lovely … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Terroir Insight: Domaine du Clos Frantin, Richebourg
Domaine du Clos Frantin is the owner of the smallest plot on Richebourg - or should I say Les Verroilles ou Richebourg, and while the production is small, it's a both attractive and rare wine. Maison Albert Bichot is of cause the owner of the … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine du Clos Frantin, Richebourg
Terroir Insight: Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, Richebourg
Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret is one of larger producers in Vosne-Romanée, producing a large range of wines from Bourgogne-Rouge to Richebourg. The top wine of the estate is the Richebourg, and while it's a rather costly bottle, the quality has been … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, Richebourg
The Robert Drouhin Treasure – auction news
The Jayer Auction earlier this summer showed that only the sky is the limit for the prices of rare Burgundies - if the provenance is impeccable and the wines are of unique quality and reputation. Records are however set to be broken, and the … [Read more...] about The Robert Drouhin Treasure – auction news
Henri Jayer Insight – The production in the 1978 vintage
On June 17th 2018 an amazing 855 bottles and 209 magnums of Henri Jayer Burgundies were on auction in Geneva. The auction is held by Baghera/Wine and the wines comes directly from the cellar of the former Henri Jayer estate in Vosne-Romanée - as the … [Read more...] about Henri Jayer Insight – The production in the 1978 vintage