Domaine Prieure-Roch always had a strong place in my heart; a tasting in 2004 or 2005 in Copenhagen with Henry Roch really spurred my love of these wines. It's now almost five years since Henry Roch passed away, and the estate is showing great form - perhaps a bit more streamlined? or polished? - …
Vosne Romanee Les Suchots
Visit to Domaine Grivot – Tasting the 2021s from Cask
Domaine Grivot has been consistent in its quality over the last five years, if not even longer. Its wines are predictable in a good way, meaning that my expectations were high for the 2021s. The vintage, with its excellent acidity, good concentration, and structure, should suit the Grivot style well …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Grivot – Tasting the 2021s from Cask
Visit to Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – Tasting the 2021s
Amélie Berthaut received me on a cold day in December; even my Vespa was freezing! A bit about Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet Amélie Berthaut has taken over the vineyards of Domaine Berthaut in Fixin from her father's side, and two-thirds of her mother's family vineyards from Domaine Gerbet in …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – Tasting the 2021s
Visit to Domaine Cathiard – Tasting the 2021s
Sebastien Cathiard is really expanding his family domaine with vineyards in the Hautes Cotes de Nuits. His production has increased dramatically, and as a consequence, Sebastien has expanded the estate buildings accordingly. It's a huge expansion both under and above ground that gives him room …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Cathiard – Tasting the 2021s
Visit to Domaine Jean-Marc Millot – Tasting the 2021s from Cask
The 2021 vintage is in many ways a positive surprise, as its energy level, and the vivacity of the wines, really shine through in numerous cases. Alix Millot at Domaine Jean-Marc Millot has made the most of 2021, and has produced truly delightful wines that are good family entertainment you can …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Jean-Marc Millot – Tasting the 2021s from Cask