Great to be back at Domaine Jean-Marc Millot with Alix Millot taking a stronger and more prominent role at the estate - and clearly getting the room and freedom to make changes and improvements. The 2017s here are as expected lovely and … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Jean-Marc Millot, Tasting of the 2017s from cask
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Visit Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – tasting of the 2016s from cask
One of the rising stars of Burgundy is Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet. Amélie Berthaut has taken over the vineyards of Domaine Berthaut in Fixin from her fathers side, and 2/3rds of the vineyards from Domaine Gerbet in Vosne-Romanée from her mothers family, … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – tasting of the 2016s from cask
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 Grivot: Tasting of the 2016s from cask
Domaine Grivot seem to go from strength to strength making lovely and enjoyable wines. The 2015s showed very well indeed, with their generous and charming style. The 2016 vintage is quite another ballgame, as the April frost played a big role in how … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Grivot: 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
Insight 2016 reds – the cool wines from Vosne-Romanée
After tasting several producers making a range of Vosne-Romanée and Flagey-Echezeaux wines it’s pretty clear that the 2016s from these ares are divided in two groups - the ones seriously affected by the April frost, and the others not touched … [Read more...] about Insight 2016 reds – the cool wines from Vosne-Romanée
Impressions from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Cathiard
Thursday was a busy day, starting out with a memorable tasting at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. First out a tasting of the 2016 vintage from cask with Alexandre Bernier, the righthand man of Bernard Noblet. Related articles … [Read more...] about Impressions from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Cathiard
Visit Domaine Jean-Marc Millot, Tasting of the 2016s from cask
Rising star, rising this and rising that ..!!.. as a wine journalist one have to find new estates as new stars and rising talents all the time. This is the way the trade works - but in fact we sometimes tend to forget the less flamboyant … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Jean-Marc Millot, Tasting of the 2016s from cask