We are now in March, and with the 2024 yields being minuscule, the charming 2025s are already knocking on the door. Vintages and wines are getting thrown into the market earlier and earlier, with first very initial tastings even a few weeks from harvest! Like it or not ... this is the speed …
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Visit to Domaine Grivot – Tasting the 2024s from tank
Domaine Grivot is normally quite predictable and constant, with the same wines showing strong year after year. 2024 is, however, somewhat different due to the difficult and unpredictable growing season. This is the case for all domains. Not even Grivot was spared. Like many other estates, this …
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Visit to Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – Tasting the 2024s
Back in Fixin .... actually, this is my second visit to Fixin this fall. Not impressive, I know, but a serious cold prevented me from attending the open domaine event in Fixin this weekend. I like a well-made Fixin, but also feel that many estates here still have issues in judging the oak level …
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Visit to Domaine Cathiard – Tasting the 2024s from Cask
November tradition - tasting with Sebastien Cathiard at Domaine Cathiard in Vosne-Romanée... this year, vintage 2024. Sebastien is showing a limited lineup as the low yields prevent the production of two cuveés (Thorey and Murgers) and the serving of others - there is so little wine in …
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Visit to Domaine Jean-Marc Millot – Tasting the 2024s from Cask
Alix Millot have made some good 2024s ... good for the vintage and for the appellation. As always with the 2024s they are not amongst the most powerful wines in history, but when well made - like the Millot wines - they can produce quite some hedonistic happiness. There are limits ... and follow …
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