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
Vosne Romanee Hautes Maizieres
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, Vosne-Romanée Maizieres Hautes 2015
One of the best village terroirs is Vosne-Romanée Maizieres Hautes and Arnoux-Lachaux has nice plot in the Flagey-Echezeaux part of this vineyard where they produce a lovely village. The Vosne-Romanée Les Maizieres Hautes 2015 is a step up en … [Read more...] about Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, Vosne-Romanée Maizieres Hautes 2015
Bruno Clavelier Vosne Les Hautes Maizieres small vertical
Spring, Sun ... and a one weeek Burgundy trip ahead - and quite a few interesting articles in the pipeline - what is not to like! This is an article about a small vertical with four Bruno Clavelier Vosne-Romanée Les Hautes Maizieres - including … [Read more...] about Bruno Clavelier Vosne Les Hautes Maizieres small vertical
Vosne Village Gallore – Domaine Bruno Clavelier 2014
Sitting in the office on a sunny day catching up on some articles before the trip goes to Burgundy next week. The spring is here ... and the Rhino is barking in the garden - either to greet the new warmer season - or to warn the neighbour - don't … [Read more...] about Vosne Village Gallore – Domaine Bruno Clavelier 2014
Visit Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, tasting of the 2015s
During the last year or so I have heard from many that Charles Lachaux has made tremendous progress at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux - the style has changed to a lighter and more floral style - with less oak and less extraction. I must say that I was … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, tasting of the 2015s
Collins Corner #6 – Vosne-Romanee Haut Maizieres …
Is the map of famous vineyards in Burgundy deceptive? My curiosity has always been aroused by the 'unknown' vines right next door. When you are standing in a hallowed plot, and a very short distance away is a big, old, symbolic vine that looks like … [Read more...] about Collins Corner #6 – Vosne-Romanee Haut Maizieres …
Vineyard Insight: Vosne-Romanee Les Hautes Maizieres
There are many fine village terroirs in Vosne-Romanee producing some of the very best village wines from Burgundy. If we go 20 or 30 years back most village wines were blends made from several vineyards but in recent years more and more single … [Read more...] about Vineyard Insight: Vosne-Romanee Les Hautes Maizieres
Domaine Prieure-Roch, Les Hautes Maiziéres 2005
I have a soft spot for Les Hautes Maiziéres - in my view one of the most interesting village terroirs in Vosne-Romanee - aside from a few of the monopoles. The 2005 edition from Henri Roch is a magnificent example ... offering power, complexity and … [Read more...] about Domaine Prieure-Roch, Les Hautes Maiziéres 2005