Planning tastings in Burgundy is sometimes difficult, as unexpected events can delay the program and - if you're not careful - cause problems for the rest of the day. The Grivot visit last year came after a lovely tasting at Domaine Dujac, an … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Grivot – tasting the 2018s
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Visit to Domaine Meo-Camuzet – tasting the 2018s
Domaine Méo-Camuzet has a special aura, and a special place in my Burgundy history as both a link to the old master Henri Jayer and a connection to the core of Vosne-Romanee history. I have followed the Méo-Camuzet wines for many years, and … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Meo-Camuzet – tasting the 2018s
Visit to Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – tasting the 2018s
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 … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – tasting the 2018s
Tasting the 2018s at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
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 … [Read more...] about Tasting the 2018s at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting the 2018s from cask
In the article about the 2015 vintage at Domaine Georges Noëllat, I wrote: "Immense talent and effortlessness ..." This is still the theme of this article and my tasting of the 2018s. I have followed Domaine Georges Noëllat since the 2012 vintage, … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting the 2018s from cask
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 Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2017s from Cask
Domaine Georges Noëllat is one of my favourite estates these days - and it seems like Maxime Cheurlin is improving year after year. Wines are getting more detailed and the integration of the oak has improved over the years and is now … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2017s from Cask
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