Francesco Fabbretti

STORIE DI VINI E VITICOLTORI

Côte de Nuits

Richebourg Grand Cru 2016, Domaine Gros Frère et Soeur

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The history of the Domaine Gros Frère et Soeur has its roots in 1830 when their ancestor, Alphonse Gros, after his marriage to Julie Latour, partly bought, and partly inherited, the first vineyards in Vosne Romanée. This estate, known as Domaine Louis Gros, remained unchanged until 1963 when, on Louis’ death, it was divided between his sons, with Colette and Gustave joining to create a unique project with the iconic name of Domaine Gros Frère et Soeur. [Read more…] about Richebourg Grand Cru 2016, Domaine Gros Frère et Soeur

Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts 2010, Emmanuel Rouget

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Even in a strip of land so suited to the highest level wine production, such as the Côte-d’Or in Burgundy, there are few wineries that can boast the privilege of being closely linked to the timeless myths, as in the case of Rouget, whose homonymous owner, Emmanuel Rouoget, lived the vineyard side by side, from the age of 18, with his uncle Henri Jayer. For the few who did not know, when we talk about Jayer, we talk about a figure who literally revolutionized the way of making wine in those lands, to the point that it is not out of place to talk about a “before” and an “after” Henri Jayer. [Read more…] about Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts 2010, Emmanuel Rouget

Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint Jacques 2006, Domaine Armand Rousseau

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A lover of the great Pinot Noirs that Burgundy gives in Gevrey-Chambertin almost knows the great performers and knows that, among all, the Domaine Armand Rousseau stands out as the most important, thanks to its deservedly legendary fame. For those who do not know it, it is enough to say that the masterpieces that, every year, this winery gives birth to have acquired a prestige so high that they are all allocated even before the official marketing. [Read more…] about Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint Jacques 2006, Domaine Armand Rousseau

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