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Vosne Romanee Aux Reignot

Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2009

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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

Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – Re-tasting of the 2016s from cask

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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

Visit Domaine Grivot: Tasting of the 2016s from cask

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Domaine Grivot seem to go from strength to strength making lovely and enjoyable wines. The 2015s showed very well indeed, with their generous and charming style. The 2016 vintage is quite another ballgame, as the April frost played a big role in how … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Grivot: Tasting of the 2016s from cask

Visit Domaine Cathiard tasting of the 2016s from cask

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To be honest it's difficult to write an intro to this article - as I'm running out of adjectives regarding the magnificent wines from Domaine Sylvain Cathiard. In my view this is an estate that is truly at the top of its game - yet quality seem … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Cathiard tasting of the 2016s from cask

Impressions from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Cathiard

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Thursday was a busy day, starting out with a memorable tasting at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. First out a tasting of the 2016 vintage from cask with Alexandre Bernier, the righthand man of Bernard Noblet. Related articles … [Read more...] about Impressions from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Cathiard

Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – tasting of the 2016s

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Back to where it all began - when Winehog was conceived in July 2011 - at a tasting of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. Back then it was the 2010 vintage now its the 2016 edition - how time flies! While the 2010 vintage still is my favourite vintage … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – tasting of the 2016s

Visit Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, tasting of the 2016s

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I was very impressed when I tasted the 2015s from Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux in January 2017. I was therefor eager to get back to taste the 2016s to see if Charles Lachaux has progressed further. At my last visit Charles Lachaux eagerly began to … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, tasting of the 2016s