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
Vosne Romanee Les 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
Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Malconsorts 2012
The 2012 Cathiard Malconsorts is a truly delightful wine ... vivid and energetic. The nose is bursting with fruit - forward and rather light footed for such an intense wine. Lovely spicy and airy fruit - red and dark berries - still quite youthful - … [Read more...] about Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Malconsorts 2012
Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Visiting Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat is a treat and the 2017s are showing fine form here, as expected I could add. Hudelot-Noëllat seem to improve each year, and is certainly moving into the major league, with lovely quality supplementing the lovely … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting of the 2017s from cask
Domaine Dujac, Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsort 2008
The Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsort 2008 from Domaine Dujac is in a gorgeous place. In the bouquet red organic fruit - lovely spicy and floral notes - cinnamon and violets. On the palate vibrant and vivid fruit, lovely minerality and acidity - openly … [Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsort 2008
Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Aux Malconsorts 2011
The Malconsorts 2011 from Cathiard is showing very well indeed - confirming the fine form of the 2011 vintage at Cathiard. The nose is open and expressive - notes of dark cherries, plum and red currant - lovely Vosne spices - hints of violets, poeny … [Read more...] about Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Aux Malconsorts 2011
Domaine de Montille, Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts Christiane 2013
The 2013 Vosne-Romanée Malconsort Cuvée Christiane from Montille is a lovely effort .. standing it's ground even tasted together with La Tâche 2011. The bouquet is currently slightly backward, but still plenty of Vosne spices - interesting to taste … [Read more...] about Domaine de Montille, Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts Christiane 2013
Visit Domaine Lamarche – tasting the 2016s from cask
My second visit at Domaine Lamarche - and eager to see if the 2016s could match the fine wines made here in the 2015 vintage. I was impressed by the 2015s, as I historically have found wines from this estate somewhat underwhelming, but in recent … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Lamarche – tasting the 2016s from cask