Clos de la Maréchale is a Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru and the largest monopole in Burgundy ... surpassing both Clos de Tart and Clos des Lambrays in Morey-Saint-Denis. During many years Clos de la Maréchale was under the radar of many … [Read more...] about Clos de la Maréchale – The largest monopole in Burgundy
Joseph Faiveley
Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey La Framboisiére 2012
The Mercurey La Framboisiére 2012 from Faiveley is a delightfully fruity glass of pinot. Not often I drink Mercurey .. a shame really .. but was tempted by this wine at a restaurant in Beaune. In the bouquet lovely red berry fruit notes of … [Read more...] about Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey La Framboisiére 2012
La Combe d’Orveau – village, 1er cru and a part of Musigny
The Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d'Orveau is one of the hidden gems of Cote de Nuits. Only a few producers make wine from this slightly overlooked terroir and a part of of the climate is now a part of a "rather" well known grand cru. The grand cru is … [Read more...] about La Combe d’Orveau – village, 1er cru and a part of Musigny
Joseph Faiveley, Gevrey Chambertin 2009
The Gevrey Chambertin village 09 from Faiveley is very open and polished. In the nose slightly toasted oak - hint of sous-bois with a rather dense note of red and dark berry fruit. On the palate rich and velvet ... well balanced .... but slightly … [Read more...] about Joseph Faiveley, Gevrey Chambertin 2009
WineHog rating system – more than points
Tasting and rating wine is not exact science ... and therefore I prefer to use a scale that reflects that wine is a living organism and that a wine can taste like 94 points one day ... and 93 the next day ... depending on the moon, the glass, … [Read more...] about WineHog rating system – more than points