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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Domaine Serafin makes a fine collection of Gevreys, with the Cazetiers being placed below the mighty Charmes Chambertin. It is a rustic wine in my view, mainly due to the relatively robust use of oak. I have followed this wine since the 1990 vintage, and it is not always made with the lightest hand. …
[Read more...] about Domaine Serafin Gevrey- Chambertin Les Cazetiers 2018
The Gevrey-Chambertin 2006 from Serafin is showing gorgeously. The nose is offering complex and maturing notes - fine fruit with notes of cherries, raspberries and some tertiary sous-bois hints. On the palate fine and delicate fruit - pure and transparent for the vintage .. no signs of the slightly …
[Read more...] about Domaine Serafin, Gevrey-Chambertin Les Corbeaux 2006
The Chames Chambertin 1996 was sadly not showing as well as the 1995 tasted at the same occation. It's a fine wine .. still alive and kicking - but the 1996 never had the charming exuberant fruit of the 1995. This bottle was not perfect - presumably slightly tainted with a hint of brett - offering a …
[Read more...] about Domaine Serafin, Charmes Chambertin 1996
The Chames Chambertin 1995 has always been a beauty and one of my favorites from this slightly edgy vintage. The primary fruit has faded somewhat and the tertiary notes has taken over. It's a both refined and elegant Charmes - as the oak now has integrated perfectly - with the bouquet offering juicy …
[Read more...] about Domaine Serafin, Charmes Chambertin 1995
The Chames Chambertin 2007 from Serafin is not showing well. The oak is still quite dominant in the nose but also notes of candied red fruit with hints of elderberries and raspberries. On the palate pure red fruit - quite light for a grand cru and lacking some depth in the fruit. The oak is still …
[Read more...] about Domaine Serafin, Charmes Chambertin 2007
