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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
A slightly strange year for me, as the autumn sort of was delayed a bit due to a minor set back. Now back in the game with a quick tasting of some Morey-Coffinet 2017 - seriously delightful wines - forward and vivid. I very happy to see the 2017s perform like this - just out of the bottle …
[Read more...] about 2017 pleasures from bottle – Morey-Coffinet
What can I say - really happy to be back at Morey-Coffinet visiting the great wines of Thibault Morey - this time the 2017s. A lovely vintage - with good production - relatively classic with some sunny sides to the wines - as many vintages these years. The wines are charming, enjoyable, …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Morey-Coffinet – tasting of the white 2017s
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 easier to taste at this stage. In my view …
[Read more...] about Notes and comments to visits in May 2018
The 2016 Chassagne Les Caillerets is a gorgeous wine - classic Caillerets in the best sense of the word. The nose offer cool and vibrant fruit - very airy and detailed with a fine hint of anise. On the palate vivid fruit, a detailed mineal backbone - effortless and refined. Love the vivacious spirit …
[Read more...] about Domaine Morey-Coffinet, Chassagne-Montrachet En Caillerets 2016
The Corton 2016 from Thibault Morey is a true surprise and delight. Bought grapes - 50% new oak - Tasted blind .. and showing brilliantly I must say. The nose is brimming with juicy fruit - layers of rich red and dark fruits - quite floral - and brought forward by a deep earthy minerality. On the …
