One of my favourite 1er crus of Burgundy is the Aux Reignots made by Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, a tremendous wines of a very high quality. Louis-Michel Liger-Belair controls 45% of the Aux Reignots vineyard, that extends just above his … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Aux Reignots
Vosne Romanee Aux Reignot
Visit Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, tasting of the 2017s
Third visit at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux ... and what can I say - a very impressive visit, that confirms the constant improvements at this estate. At my last visit Charles Lachaux eagerly began to explain about the changes they have made at the … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, tasting of the 2017s
Visit Domaine Felettig – a tasting of the 2017s
June 2018 - First time at Domaine Felettig in Chambolle-Musigny just at the entrance to the village, an exciting tasting. The Felettig estate is owned by Gilbert and Christine Felettig - brother and sister - the estate is 12.5 ha and include … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Felettig – a tasting of the 2017s
Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – 2017s from cask
First taste of the 2017s from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair ... a rather fresh and vivid vintage. After 2015 and 2016 - intense and dense vintages we find the 2017 a lighter and perhaps more lively and vivacious vintage. I do find many … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – 2017s from cask
Visit Domaine Robert Sirugue – tasting of the 2017 vintage
Finally a return to Domaine Robert Sirugue in Vosne-Romanee to taste a new vintage from this fine but still slightly overlooked estate. I was at Sirugue almost 4 years ago to taste the 2013s - so quite some time to say the least, and I was … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Robert Sirugue – tasting of the 2017 vintage
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2009
The 2009 Aux Reignots is also beginning to unfold - shedding the dark fruit and the slightly reductive note it have had for some years. The nose is blessed with lovely ripe and delicate red fruits, detailed Vosne spices and a strong mineral … [Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2009
Dominique Laurent, Marsannay 2013
The 2013 Marsannay Vieilles Vignes from Dominique Laurent is a quite delightful glass. A negociant bottling - just starting to show some development - but still fresh and juicy. Lovely energetic fruit with a lively acidity and a fine midpalate … [Read more...] about Dominique Laurent, Marsannay 2013
Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – Re-tasting of the 2016s from cask
Re-taste of the 2016s from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair ... a delightful occupation. I first tasted the 2016s in June 2017, and while most of the wines showed well on that occasion, the extra six months of elevage have defined, detailed and … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – Re-tasting of the 2016s from cask