The Côte de Nuits Villages appellation is both overlooked and somewhat vaguely defined, and other appellations have sometimes taken its credit when the labels are printed. But make no mistake, there are very interesting terroirs in Côte de Nuits … [Read more...] about Côte de Nuits Villages with lovely potential
Domaine Denis Bachelet
Visit Domaine Denis Bachelet – tasting the 2017s from cask
Some estates are on my “must/need to visit” list and one such producer is Domaine Denis Bachelet in Gevrey-Chambertin, as he in my view produce some of the best and most delicious Burgundies today. These are very charming and delightful wines … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Denis Bachelet – tasting the 2017s from cask
Burgundy .. 2017 and a look at 2018
The 2017s are now getting bottled in many estates, and its time to give a status, before the 2018s are ready to taste and evaluate. I have tasted quite a few 2017s over the past year - and some more in the last week - 11th to 15th of February. … [Read more...] about Burgundy .. 2017 and a look at 2018
Terroir Insight: Domaine Denis Bachelet Charmes-Chambertin
Charmes-Chambertin is a both large and diverse Grand Cru, and while some wines from Charmes-Chambertin are tremendous, some are sadly also amongst the lesser Grand Crus produced - to be very polite. Expressions like "Charmes du Gare" .. indicating … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Denis Bachelet Charmes-Chambertin
Visit Domaine Denis Bachelet – tasting the 2016s from cask
Some estates have been on my “must/need to visit” list for quite some time, as they in my view produce some of the best and most delicious Burgundies today. One such producer is Domaine Denis Bachelet in Gevrey-Chambertin. Domaine Denis … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Denis Bachelet – tasting the 2016s from cask
Second round of visits October 2017
The October trip is a shorter stop before the main round of tastings in start November 2017. Here are more new estates + also some well known adresses I have visited with great pleasure during the last few years. Domaine Arnaud … [Read more...] about Second round of visits October 2017
Domaine Denis Bachelet, Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2012
The Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2012 from Denis Bachelet is a true beauty and one of the most exiting wines I have tasted recently. The Bachelet wines are very rarely seen in Denmark --- so have very little experience with this magnificent … [Read more...] about Domaine Denis Bachelet, Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2012