The wines from Domaine François Bertheau have given me a lot of hedonistic pleasures over the years, and while they do not always show well from cask, they normally deliver the goods from bottle. The 2018 vintage is different, however, as I … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine François Bertheau – tasting the 2018s
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Terroir Insight: Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses
The Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses is one of the most prominent wines from this refined and sensual vineyard. I have therefore taken a closer look at the Vogüé Les Amoureuses ... as most by now know that Les … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses
Domaine Bertheau, Bonnes Mares 2008
The Bertheau Bonnes Mares 2008 is certainly a lovely surprise. It's fresh, vivacious and quite intense. The nose offer layers of fine fruit, red and dark berries with sous-bois infused saline minerality. On the palate quite weighty and with a lovely … [Read more...] about Domaine Bertheau, Bonnes Mares 2008
Terroir Insight: Domaine Bertheau, Bonnes Mares
The Domaine Bertheau Bonnes Mares is somewhat overlooked and misunderstood. Firstly the focus on Domaine Bertheau have always been somewhat limited, secondly the Les Amoureuses seem to take most of the fame and glory. Although I do love … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Bertheau, Bonnes Mares
Domaine Bertheau, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 2009
The Amoureuses 09 from Bertheau is starting to unfold somewhat - like other 2009s. In the nose finely detailed red fruit - quite floral and supported by a filigree and quite powerful minerality from the lovely Amouresus terroir. On the palate .. … [Read more...] about Domaine Bertheau, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 2009
Vineyard Insight: Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses
Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses is the delight of Burgundy ... filigree, sensual, cool and refined. The female pendant to Musigny with the same type of regal minerality - yet more delicate and lightfooted - without the sheer power and depth of the … [Read more...] about Vineyard Insight: Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses
Terroir Insight – Domaine Bertheau Chambolle Les Amoureuses
I love Chambolle-Musigny perhaps the most vibrant and sensual appellation ... While the Chambolle appellation is rather large the number of top end producers located in the village of Chambolle is rather limited, and somehow it's not often a … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight – Domaine Bertheau Chambolle Les Amoureuses
Domaine Bertheau, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 2007
The Amoureuses 07 from Bertheau is still quite tight and focused but nevertheless offer plenty of charm and drinkability. In the nose finely detailed red fruit supported by a filigree and quite powerful minerality from the lovely Amouresus terroir. … [Read more...] about Domaine Bertheau, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 2007