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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
One of the most impressive white Burgundies I have tasted comes from a very old yet relatively unknown terroir on the backside of the mighty Corton hill. It is of course the splendid Aligote from Nicolas Faure, which comes from ungrafted 100-year-old vines. I tasted the 2014 Aligote the …
[Read more...] about Aligote – Pernand-Vergelesses and behind the hill
The Nuits-Saint-Georges village vineyard Les Herbues is attaining a special status, with extra appeal to the true vineyard geeks - in the most positive way. Independent and individualist producers are exploring this terroir and making exciting wines - and in some cases even vins d'emotion. These …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues
Tasting wine is a complex matter - especially with the 2018 vintage. Some wines seem to have an almost kaleidoscopic character, with a changeable nature here at the beginning of elevage. As always, it is wise to be prudent when drawing concludions about the wines early on... While I feel I …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting the 2018s from cask
The Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2017 from Nicolas Faure is a delightful Aligote. The nose is very pure and vivid with delicate white orchard fruits, notes of grass and anise. On the palate intense and saline - lovely depth and power. Not as intense as the 2014 - but I do adore the 2017s .. …
[Read more...] about Domaine Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2017
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2016 is showing very well - starting out with a bit of CO2 but soon unfolds. The nose offer semi deep fruit - transparent and organic with a vivid energy. On the palate forward and with a deep fruit - classic Les Herbues and a lovely wine. A rather serious wine …
[Read more...] about Domaine Nicolas Faure, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2016
