Burgundy is all about terroirs and vineyard holdings, and many talented wine makers are limited by the vineyards they own and financial opportunities to rent or buy great vineyards. It is therefore lovely to see when new generations take over a … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: The Poisot section of Romanée Saint-Vivant
Domaine Poisot
Corton, Corton, red Corton .. exploring the hill
This week I attended a tasting of red Corton; a rare thing, in Denmark at least. The tasting included 10 Cortons from five producers, all top-flight amongst the panoply of Corton producers. The purpose was to learn: learn about different parts … [Read more...] about Corton, Corton, red Corton .. exploring the hill
Tasting of some 2015s .. how are they doing?
The Danish Burgundy importer Vinrosen offer a large range of fine Burgundy wines - and their annual vintage tasting is therefore a great opportunity to visit a vintage - or should I say re-visit ,, and taste the wines from bottle. Impressions red … [Read more...] about Tasting of some 2015s .. how are they doing?
Visit Domaine Poisot – tasting of 2013 and 2014 vintage
Domaine Poisot is a quite "new" domaine run by the former navy captain Remi Poisot, who is now making wine from a fine portfolio of family vineyards. This was my second vist here, in the dark and very cold cellars under the beautiful Chateau Corton … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Poisot – tasting of 2013 and 2014 vintage
Burgundy Day Four … from Leroux to Poisot via Rheingau!
The fourth day on my trip to Burgundy included three tastings .. Benjamin Leroux, Chantereves and Domaine Poisot. Here are some initial impressions .. tasting notes will follow. Benjamin Leroux - a fine selection of 2013s Benjamin Leroux is one of … [Read more...] about Burgundy Day Four … from Leroux to Poisot via Rheingau!
Domaine Poisot, Corton Bressandes 2012
The Corton-Bressandes 2012 from Remy Poisot is showing well. In the nose forward and expressive red and darkberry fruit with some spicy floral elements. On the palate fine juicy fruit, balanced and effortless with delicate drinkability for a Corton. … [Read more...] about Domaine Poisot, Corton Bressandes 2012
Domaine Poisot, Romanee Saint-Vivant 2007
The Romanee Saint-Vivant 2007 from Domaine Poisot is not really showing the full potential at the moment. In the nose quite perfumed and dense red berry fruit with notes of cherries, raspberries, elderberries ... spiced with a quite discrete … [Read more...] about Domaine Poisot, Romanee Saint-Vivant 2007
Domaine Poisot, Romanee Saint-Vivant 2008
The Romanee Saint-Vivant 2008 from Domaine Poisot is a pure and delightfully transparent effort. In the nose crisp red berry fruit with notes of cherries, raspberries ... spiced with violets and rose petals. On the palate cool and fresh fruit - … [Read more...] about Domaine Poisot, Romanee Saint-Vivant 2008