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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
David Croix is going to work with Jean-Marc Roulot at Domaine Roulot in Meursault. He will be joining Domaine Roulot in the beginning of 2017. Earlier this summer it was announced that David Croix is retiring at Maison Camille Giroud - after 15 years as winemaker. He will be replaced by Carel …
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David Croix is retiring at Maison Camille Giroud - after 15 years as winemaker. He will be replaced by Carel Voorhuis who currently is working at Domaine d'Ardhuy. The change will happen at the end of this year, and consequently David will also vinify the 2016 vintage at Camille Giroud. …
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On the last two days of my Burgundy trip I had five tastings. Domaine Faiveley, Domaine Pascal Bouley, Maison Camille Giroud, Domaine des Croix and last but not least Domaine J.-F. Mugnier in Chambolle Musigny. All visits offered lovely 2015s .. confirming the findings from the tastings done …
[Read more...] about 2015 impressions – the two last days of a lovely week
Maison Camille Giroud has a special place in my Burgundy heart, as the wonderful Cortons from this house convinced me that the Corton hill can in fact produce red wines that deserves the Grand Cru classification and at the same time be a delightful experience in the glass. Yes I have for many years …
[Read more...] about Visit Maison Camille Giroud – tasting of the 2013 vintage
The third day on my trip to Burgundy included four tastings .. Philippe Pacalet, Domaine des Croix, Maison Camille Giroud and lastly Domaine Berthaut in Fixin. A large selection of wines were tasted ... approaching my maximum limit for tastings during one day ... a lovely day …
[Read more...] about Burgundy Day 3 …. a taste of 2014 and more 2013s
