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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
"Gilles of Arcenant: There is something poetic about the beautiful hills of the Hautes Côtes and the wines of Gilles Moustie. They are slightly rustic, perhaps, but yes, also poetic." This was the opening of my first article about Domaine de la Douaix, a special estate with some exceptional …
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Domaine Fabien Coche is one of my new favourites in Meursault: a producer whose wines are still affordable and who makes vivacious and rather classic wines (the estate was formerly known as Domaine Coche-Bizouard). The Meursault Chevalières - from vines located just below Luchets and above Meix …
[Read more...] about Domaine Fabien Coche Meursault Les Chevalières 2017
The Goutte d'Or is quite a step up from Fabien Coche's otherwise excellent villages. It offers a tighter, more precise framework with intense mid-palate fruit - pure and vivid, and offering immense hedonistic treats. Very lively and forward with plenty of aging potential. This is a delightful …
[Read more...] about Domaine Fabien Coche Meursault Goutte d’Or 2017
More Domaine Fabien Coche .. a new name in my glass - or perhaps not, as the estate was earlier known as Domaine Coche-Bizouard. The Meursault Les Luchets - just above Chevalieres and Meix Chavaux - is quite a step up from the Bourgogne. It's rich and refined, and again very delicate and slightly …
[Read more...] about Domaine Fabien Coche Meursault Les Luchets 2017
Domaine Fabien Coche is a new name in my glass - or perhaps not, as the estate was known previously as Domaine Coche-Bizouard. The Bourgogne Côte d'Or 2017 Chardonnay is a tremendously delightful wine with a refined, slightly perfumed style. For the level it has a delightful mineral note with …
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