Skyaasen is a new micro négociant located in the very core of Meursault. The estate was started 5 years ago by a Norwegian-American couple who moved to Burgundy in 2017. I tasted a wine from Skyaasen at some good friends' dinner, and decided to go there to taste, as the wine I tasted had some …
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Visit to Domaine Méo-Camuzet – Tasting the 2024s
It seems like Jean-Nicolas Méo is on a winning streak. Each vintage has shown very well during the last four to five years. But what about the 2024 vintage ? A difficult year, and a year that does not seem like it would suit the Méo style perfectly. Some 2024s have a somewhat austere side, and …
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Recently, a group of people on Instagram discussed the maturity of different Roumier wines ... a both relevant and interesting topic. I have been collecting Roumier wines since 1993 and still regularly taste the young Roumier wines. I am a fan of the genuine and honest style of Roumier... …
Visit to Domaine Grivot – Tasting the 2024s from tank
Domaine Grivot is normally quite predictable and constant, with the same wines showing strong year after year. 2024 is, however, somewhat different due to the difficult and unpredictable growing season. This is the case for all domains. Not even Grivot was spared. Like many other estates, this …
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Visit Domaine Coffinet Duvernay: Tasting the 2024s
I am slowly but surely getting on top of the 2024 whites. And I must say ... what a treat. The wines are delightfully balanced, cool in style ... reminding me of good vintages of the past. Would we call the wines classic? I would say yes, though there are some comments one needs to attach to …
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