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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Served blind; surprisingly fresh and vivid, and still with a slightly reductive citrus note. Very mineral with a strong impression of limestone; quite refined and with delightful energy on the mid-palate. On the palate, some richer fruit notes of quince and peach add to the complexity after the …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dublère Corton-Charlemagne 2011
This is a rare bird - the 2006 Charmes-Chambertin from Blair Pethel and Domaine Dublère. This is showing very well currently, rich and still fruity - with a quite openly knit structure. Plenty of stuffing showing its grand cru intensity on the table with Mugnier Marechale 2009. It's a rich wine - …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dublère, Charmes-Chambertin 2006
One of my favourite Burgundian estates, Domaine Dublère, has been sold, and will continue as a part of Domaine des Terres de Velle. Blair Pethel, the founder of Domaine Dublère, has decided to pass the torch -- and the estate vineyards and installations -- to Sophie and Fabrice Laronze, the …
A lovely surprice this summer, as I had the chance to visit Blair Pethel at Domaine Dublère to taste the 2017s from cask. Blair was actually quite eager to taste the new vintage .. a very good sign to be honest ... lovely wines in progress. After very good quality in 2015 and 2016 the …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Dublère – tasting of the 2017s reds from cask
Good to be back at Domaine Dublère to taste the 2016s. Blair Pethel also suffered from the struggle with mother nature in this vintage, as the Savigny-Les-Beaune region was badly hit by the April 2016 frost. It's sad to see how the growers in this area of the Côte have to endure frost, hail and …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Dublère – tasting of the 2016s from cask
