The Winehog has a long history with Domaine Dujac, as I have followed it since the early 1990s. I have tasted many wines even further back - including a delightful 1976 Clos St. Denis that is a benchmark for hot vintages, alongside some 1947s and … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Dujac – tasting the 2018s
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Visit to Domaine Cathiard – tasting the 2018s from cask
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 … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Cathiard – tasting the 2018s from cask
What are we drinking? Cathiard Malconsorts x 3
A few weeks back, I was at a tremendous tasting where three bottles of Cathiard Malconsorts were opened as an extra treat at the end of the event. The trio of 2014, 2015 and 2016 is a display of Vosne supremacy. Not many wines outside the … [Read more...] about What are we drinking? Cathiard Malconsorts x 3
Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting the 2018s from cask
Visiting Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat is always a treat, and the 2018s are showing very fine promise and form here, as I expected they would. As I have mentioned numerous times, Charles Van Canneyt has raised his game in recent years, in his calm and … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting the 2018s from cask
Terroir View: Domaine Lamarche Vosne Aux Malconsorts
Aux Malconsorts is one of the most acclaimed 1er crus in Vosne-Romanée, and while there are quite a few newer owners, we also have older proprietors of this fine vineyard. One of those is Domaine Lamarche in Vosne-Romanée, which has two separate … [Read more...] about Terroir View: Domaine Lamarche Vosne Aux Malconsorts
Domaine Dujac, Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsort 2010
The Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsort 2010 from Domaine Dujac is potentially a magnificent wine - although this example perhaps was a bit advanced. The nose is open and complex - lovely display of Vosne spices perhaps brought forward by a hint of VA. On … [Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsort 2010
Terroir Insight: Domaine Dujac, Vosne Aux Malconsorts
Burgundy can be very complex with exceptions and historic changes to the appellations, giving some slightly odd borders between the vineyards, and the wines made. One of these wines is the Domaine Dujac, Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts - that due to … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Dujac, Vosne Aux Malconsorts
Terroir View: Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat Vosne Aux Malconsorts
One of the most acclaimed 1er crus made in Vosne-Romanee is the Aux Malconsorts. The quality of the Hudelot-Noëllat wines has improved rapidly over the last dacade, and with Charles van Canneyt in charge I do find the Malconsort worth looking for … [Read more...] about Terroir View: Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat Vosne Aux Malconsorts