Next up - a harmonious and vibrant Pommard 2016 from Domaine Glantenay in Volnay. A lovely village offering deep and juicy fruit - rather classic offering a lovely display of red and dark fruits. A wine in fine balance currently .. showing very well - but will keep 10 years. A very enjoyable glass. …
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Domaine Glantenay, Chambolle Musigny 2016
First wine from Domaine Glantenay in Volnay ... an excellent Chambolle Musigny 2016 made by Sarah and Guillaume Glantenay, who quite recenly have taken over the vinification at the family estate. The Chambolle is rich and with quite some volume - presumbaly driven by the low yields in 2016 …
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Domaine Lamy-Caillat, Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 2015
The 2015 Chassagne Les Caillerets from Domaine Lamy Caillat is a mixed bag ... but showing fine elements when served chilled. The nose offer fine minerality - hint of fennel - oak, citrus and some exotic orchard fruits. On the palate rich but balanced - with the oak working well to support the ample …
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J.-F. Mugnier, Chambolle Musigny 2009
Five years since I last tasted the 2009 Chambolle village from J.-F. Mugnier. Made from vines in the two vineyards - Les Plantes (1er cru) and La Combe d'Orveau (the village part). It's still a very delicate and charming wine - and is developping beautifully with the sweet ripe notes being pushed in …
Domaine Bertrand Machard de Gramont, Nuits-St-Georges Aux Allots 2015
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Allots 2015 - just south of Aux Lavieres. More on my home turf here ... and first and foremost more energy. This is made from very old vines - so have obviously coped well with the draught in the summer. This is - in my mind - a more feminine and refined wine - it offers …
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