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
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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
Visit Domaine Dujac tasting of the 2016s from cask
Dujac 2016 and 2015s on the menu on this fine November day - a unique possibility to taste these two quite magnificent vintages side by side. So I was really looking forward to this event, as Jeremy Seysses generously was ready to pop the corks … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Dujac tasting of the 2016s from cask
Visit Domaine Cathiard tasting of the 2016s from cask
To be honest it's difficult to write an intro to this article - as I'm running out of adjectives regarding the magnificent wines from Domaine Sylvain Cathiard. In my view this is an estate that is truly at the top of its game - yet quality seem … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Cathiard tasting of the 2016s from cask
Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting of the 2016s from cask
I had the pleasure of tasting some of the 2016s from Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat already in March 2017, but the October tasting was my first full tasting at this prominent estate. Charles Van Canneyt have raised the quality over the years, and in 2015 … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, tasting of the 2016s from cask
Domaine Dujac, Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts 2015
The Malconsorts is a big step up from the Beaux Monts ... with its combination of power and refinement. The bouquet is quite restrained - as most Malconsorts tend to be at this stage - but one sense the additional weight and depth in the layered … [Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts 2015