DOMAINE GAGEY — see Burgundy 2016 – H–K under LOUIS JADOT
DOMAINE JEAN-NOËL GAGNARD, Chassagne-Montrachet
This carries the domaine name on the back label but the front...
Quite intense and rich on the nose and then nicely sculpted on...
DOMAINE GEANTET-PANSIOT, Gevrey-Chambertin
JR: A very impressive and consistent range at relatively good prices.
Good depth, intensity and tension. Very pleasing and impressive...
Deeper crimson than most. Lots of interest on the nose. Masses...
Not much nose. But broad and charming fruit. Very winning on the...
Hint of upholstery webbing on the nose. Straightforward...
Deep crimson for a 2016. Lots of delivery. Ripe fruit in a...
DOMAINE GÉNOT-BOULANGER, Meursault
JR: An extensive domaine with 22 ha including some in the Côte Chalonnaise. 30% whole-bunch reds, which are impressive, as are the whites.
No frost; 52 hl/ha.
Scented and fluid. Lots of citrus on the...
Badly frosted and very low yield.
Green acidity and lots of...
Edgy, vegy nose with good precision of fruit on the palate...
Very fruity and almost rich! Flattering but with structure and...
Pure, fruity nose that is very expressive of Volnay even if not...
Slightly bitter end. I’d rather have the Aloxe on today's...
DOMAINE JEAN-JACQUES GIRARD, Savigny-lès-Beaune
Monopole. Light citrus and cedar aroma, herbal. Dry, very crisp...
Not giving much away on the nose; just a touch of spice. Lean...
Lemony fruit, plenty of freshness but could do with a little...
On the nose at least, this has much more intensity than their...
Mid crimson, a touch reductive now. Dark-red fruit, impressive...
Mid crimson. A little more fragrant and sweet-fruited than the...
Mid crimson. Dark-red fruit and some hints of oak spice but not...
Lightish crimson. More scented than the straight Savigny, more...
Lightish crimson. Scented with red fruits and a touch of oak...
Lightish cherry red. Charming red-fruit fragrance and behind it...
JUSTIN GIRARDIN, Santenay
JR: Friendly prices and friendly wines.
Racy and edgy. Very crunchy, green fruit. But just a tad simple.
Sweet apple purée on the nose. Real steel and refreshment even...
Very fresh forest-floor notes. Some grainy tannins and some...
Mid crimson. Piercing fruit. Smudgy impression but lots of easy...
Barrel sample. Lightish crimson. Tastes riper than the...
Barrel sample. Light to mid crimson. Fragrant with red fruit and...
Quite intense and charming on the nose with real freshness and...
Barrel sample. Light to mid cherry red. This is a little richer...
Barrel sample. Mid cherry red. Peppery fragrance, a little leafy...
Solid and only very slightly stodgy. Lots of tannins. Made with...
VINCENT GIRARDIN, Meursault
JR: Eric Germain ensures good terroir expression at this demanding négociant. Christophe Marrin has express responsibility for the...
