One of the relatively unknown Romanée Saint-Vivant is the Domaine de l'Arlot ... a wine with almost 20 years history. While the quality from this estate is very fine, the Romanée Saint-Vivant is often forgotten in the big Grand Cru game, and this is … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine de l’Arlot, Romanée Saint-Vivant
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Domaine de l’Arlot, Romanee Saint-Vivant 1998
The Romanee-Saint-Vivant 1998 from Domaine de l'Arlot is a very fine and beautiful wine for the vintage. The nose is quite expressive offering fine and delicate red fruits + a lovely floral spicyness. On the palate very forward and crystal clear … [Read more...] about Domaine de l’Arlot, Romanee Saint-Vivant 1998
Vineyard Insight: Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos des Forêts
Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos des Forêts or simply Les Forêts is monopole vineyard in the northern part of the Premeaux appellation. There are 5 monopoles in Premeaux and Les Forêts is located just south of Les Didiers and north of Clos des Corvees. Les … [Read more...] about Vineyard Insight: Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos des Forêts
Clos de l’Arlot … a monopole with four wines
Just north of the mighty Clos de la Maréchale we find another monopole with a long and interesting history - the Clos de l'Arlot ... the vineyard that surrounds the beautiful estate buildings of Domaine de l'Arlot. Photo: Google Earth Clos de … [Read more...] about Clos de l’Arlot … a monopole with four wines
Domaine de l’Arlot, Romanee-Saint-Vivant 1996
The Romanee-Saint-Vivant 1996 from Domaine de l'Arlot is a lovely but quite contrastful wine. In the nose sweet red fruit - strawberries and raspberries - spiced with cinnamon, allspice and tar. On the palate a lovely sweet and delicate fruit - … [Read more...] about Domaine de l’Arlot, Romanee-Saint-Vivant 1996
WineHog rating system – more than points
My aim with the Winehog is unchanged, but I have for some time wanted a stronger focus on the hedonistic pleasure and simple enjoyment of drinking Burgundies. I have therefore adjusted my mission statement: "My mission is to help readers find more … [Read more...] about WineHog rating system – more than points