The 2017s are showing beautifully in most cases - considering it's rather early in the elevage. Malo in most cases were finished very or fairly early, and reds are given the nature of the vintage made with a rather light hand - also making the wines … [Read more...] about Notes and comments to visits in May 2018
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Domaine Georges Noëllat, Grands Echezeaux 2014
The Grands Echezeaux is a true delight. In the bouquet layered red and dark fruits ... lovely depth and generosity offering a delicate play between sweet red fruits and darker more vibrant notes ... all brought forward by a deep elegant earthy … [Read more...] about Domaine Georges Noëllat, Grands Echezeaux 2014
Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2016s from Cask
Domaine Georges Noëllat is one of my favourite estates these days - and it seems like Maxime Cheurlin is improving year after year. Wines are getting more detailed and the integration of the oak has improved over the years and is now … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2016s from Cask
Impressions from Domaines Georges Noëllat and Berthaut-Gerbet
Friday morning sitting in the car enjoying the view over La Tâche on this cold morning - pondering the impressions from the Wednesdays and Thursdays tastings. More 2016s ahead today with a prominent Vosne estate first at 10 - and still thinking … [Read more...] about Impressions from Domaines Georges Noëllat and Berthaut-Gerbet
The red 2016s – Impressions and first insights
After running through my tasting notes from my June 2017 trip I have updated my impressions on the 2016 red Burgundies. Thibaud Clerget of Domaine Y. Clerget. I will update these impressions as I taste more 2016s over the next year, and add … [Read more...] about The red 2016s – Impressions and first insights
Domaine Georges Noëllat, Bourgogne 2014
While I like a lot of generic Burgundies I rarely taste a refined example - like the 2014 from Domaine Georges Noëllat. It's pure, cool, juicy and vibrant. The nose is brimming with cool red and darkish fruit - variations of cherries whith some hints … [Read more...] about Domaine Georges Noëllat, Bourgogne 2014
Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2015s from Cask
Immense talent and effortlessness .. I always try to capture the core impressions and qualities of the estates I visit. I have followed Domaine Georges Noëllat since the 2011 vintage and have always been amazed by the effortless nature of the … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2015s from Cask
Burgundy Impressions November 2016 – part 2
Domaine Georges Noëllat in Vosne-Romanee Maxime Cheurlin is one of the most talented producers in Burgundy - and he has produced some beautiful and energetic 2015s. The lineup offered a few new wines - and they were just as the more reknown … [Read more...] about Burgundy Impressions November 2016 – part 2