This wine review is of a very good Bourgogne rouge from Domaine de Bellene and the ripe 2018 vintage. It provides a typical expression of Burgundian pinot noir that is higher quality than might be expected due to the vintage and also can be found at a fair price. There are attractive, savoury, aromatic andContinue reading “Domaine de Bellene Bourgogne Maison Dieu 2018 Wine Review”
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Domaine Faiveley Échezeaux Grand Cru 2012
The 2012 Burgundy vintage continues to provide very enjoyable wines that have sufficient fruit and charm to be approached now. From Domaine Faiveley, the 2012 Échezeaux grand cru has ethereal aromatics of cherry, blackcurrant and undergrowth befitting of this esteemed appellation. The palate is also delicious, with firm tannins and good length suggesting a longContinue reading “Domaine Faiveley Échezeaux Grand Cru 2012”
Domaine Claude Dugat Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux-Saint-Jacques Premier Cru 2008
This is a resoundingly delicious wine from Claude Dugat. From Lavaux-Saint-Jacques, the biggest of the Gevrey-Chambertin premier cru vineyards at 9.53 hectares and situated immediately south of Clos Saint-Jacques, the wine is quite deeply coloured (for pinot noir) and opens to aromatics of blackcurrants, fruit and violets. The palate has fantastic length, with fresh acidity,Continue reading “Domaine Claude Dugat Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux-Saint-Jacques Premier Cru 2008”
Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Cailles Premier Cru 2006
I’m yet to taste a poor Robert Chevillon wine. This is another outstanding one, this time from Nuits-Saint-Georges and the premier cru appellation of Les Cailles. Les Cailles is a 7.11 hectare plot and is directly north of Les Saint-Georges, the greatest climat in Nuits-Saint-Georges. It is said to be subtle, feminine and have softerContinue reading “Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Cailles Premier Cru 2006”
Jean and Jean-Louis Trapet Chambertin Grand Cru 2000
A first experience with Chambertin Grand Cru. And hopefully not the last! Although at the prices this appellation commands, opportunities are rare and to be seized upon. But first this most famous of Burgundian appellations deserves some background. Clive Coates The Wines of Burgundy (California Press, 2008) has some great reference material. Chambertin Grand CruContinue reading “Jean and Jean-Louis Trapet Chambertin Grand Cru 2000”