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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I'm back at Domaine Cathiard after missing the 2017s last winter. And YES, it is good to be back. Cathiard has certainly taken its place in the Vosne hierarchy as a regular, dependable producer of hedonistic and very enjoyable wines. These are great wines. So let's get thrilled ... Photo: …
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The 2009 vintage at Domaine Comte Liger-Belair has really blossomed after years of waiting, and is now showing the true beauty of the vintage. The wines are refined and have excellent balance for such a generous, warm year. In fact, some of the 2009s today almost - but not quite - match the …
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Charles Lachaux is taking some giant leaps for, if not mankind, then at least for the hedonistic pleasure of yours truly and other connoisseurs. His 2018 wines are another clear step towards the very top echelon of Burgundy and Vosne-Romanee. They are airy, energetic, and vivid, with tremendous …
[Read more...] about Tasting the 2018s at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
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 more sunny and fresh style than the somewhat more …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Grivot: Tasting of the 2017s from tank
The Cathiard Aux Reignots is slightly in the background, as the Les Suchots is regardeded as the bigger wine of the two - and clearly no three after the two stars Aux Malconsort and Romanée Saint-Vivant, While the wines have always been very fine from this estate the quality has clearly taken a …
[Read more...] about Terroir View: Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanée Aux Reignots
