Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Nicolas Groffier has really improved the quality over the last years - the 2010 vintage was sort of a turning point to me, where he took the step up in the major league. The wines before were also very fine ... but the detail, transparency and balance seem to have taken quite a notch up. A …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Robert Groffier Bonnes Mares
The wines of Domaine Pierre Labet are in my view a bit overlooked - and overshadowed by the wines made at Chateau de la Tour, the top brand of the François Labet "group". While Chateau de la Tour is renown for making some of the very best wines on the Clos de Vougeot vineyard - François Labet, …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Pierre Labet, tasting of the red 2016s
Burgundy is the land of plenty and to some degree also diversity. I normally try to find new and upcoming young producers, the future stars of Burgundy and focus on the recent vintages from the best estates. This story is however quite different - but nevertheless worth some thought as it …
[Read more...] about Domaine Bernard van Berg – Burgundy in pact with nature
The Charmes Chambertin 2014 from Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot is showing very well indeed. The oak is well integrated and the red and dark berry fruits in the bouquet are fresh and vibrant - cherries and boysenberries. On the palate quite rich and energetic fruit - elegant and vibrant, a very well …
[Read more...] about Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot, Charmes Chambertin 2014
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 2015s The reds 2015s are showing their best and …
[Read more...] about Tasting of some 2015s .. how are they doing?
