What can I say ... great to be back in the diminutive cellar at Domaine Nicolas Faure in Meuilley. My first visit to Meuilley was in the summer of 2016 - and while I had heard about the wines from Nicolas Faure, he was then still relatively … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting of the 2017s from cask
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Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting of the 2016s from cask
I do visit quite many estates - and there are many great moments, and highlights - but one of the most precious visits was my first tasting at Domaine Nicholas Faure in the summer of 2016. I came unprepared as I never tasted the wines before - … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Nicolas Faure, tasting of the 2016s from cask
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 Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2014
Was very happy to find this in a Restaurant ... the Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2014 is one of the very best Aligotes I have ever tasted. The nose is very pure and vibrant with a delicate white orchard fruits, hints of grass and anise .. … [Read more...] about Domaine Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligote La Corvees de Bully 2014
Domaine Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2015
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2015 is currently slightly closed - a bit reduced it seems. Nose starting out with some notes of prune and with the stems a bit forward. After some time the red fruits are back in charge offering lovely vibrant … [Read more...] about Domaine Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2015
Memorable Wine Moments in 2016
The year 2016 is rapidly closing in on 2017 ... thus it's time to look back. I do taste a lot of wines and it would be easy to take the best rated wines of the year and make a top 10 list. Wine is however much more than just points and ratings - its … [Read more...] about Memorable Wine Moments in 2016
Domaine Nicolas Faure, Bourgogne Aux Argillieres 2014
The Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Les Argillieres 2014 is a gorgeous wine ... third time I taste this wine .. and it's one of the best Bourgogne rouges I have ever tasted. The nose is offering organic fruit very floral - whole cluster and relatively … [Read more...] about Domaine Nicolas Faure, Bourgogne Aux Argillieres 2014
Domaine Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2014
A retaste of the 2014 Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues from Nicolas Faure in Copenhagen .. even better than in June. The bouquet offer a symphony of red and darker forest berries - very detailed berry notes backed by a nice mineral note. On the palate … [Read more...] about Domaine Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues 2014