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The story of the 2022s from Anne Gros turned out to be more exciting than expected, as Anne's son Paul Tollot-Gros has created his own estate, taking with him some vineyards. In the short term, this hasn't had important consequences for Domaine Anne Gros, but I expect that more vineyards could be …
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Sometimes we journalists promote stories and hypotheses regarding wines and producers - about slipping quality or changes in style, new stars and other "sensations" - just to be remotely interesting. This is of course a part of the job. However, sometimes one is forced to simply lean back and …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Anne Gros – tasting the 2019s
Domaine de la Douaix - Gilles Moustie - is producing a nice range of Côte de Nuits Villages wines, amongst them this mid-range Terres Nobles. The Terres Nobles is from four Côtes de Nuits terroirs - Aux Quartiers, Les Chaillots and two others - in Corgoloin. The 2011 version is surprisingly fresh …
[Read more...] about Domaine de la Douaix Côtes de Nuits Villages Terres Nobles 2011
Served blind; surprisingly fresh and vivid, and still with a slightly reductive citrus note. Very mineral with a strong impression of limestone; quite refined and with delightful energy on the mid-palate. On the palate, some richer fruit notes of quince and peach add to the complexity after the …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dublère Corton-Charlemagne 2011
The Malconsorts 2011 from Cathiard is showing very well indeed - confirming the fine form of the 2011 vintage at Cathiard. The nose is open and expressive - notes of dark cherries, plum and red currant - lovely Vosne spices - hints of violets, poeny rose, cinnamon and still a touch of oak. On the …
[Read more...] about Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Aux Malconsorts 2011
