Château Lafont Menaut Pessac-Léognan 2021 I recently bought this lovely Pessac-Léognan from my local supermarket to try out a 2021 Bordeaux within a 15-20 Euro price range. What a pleasant surprise! Kudos to Philibert Perrin, the chateau's owner, and his team. Chateau Lafont Menaut is located about 5 km south of Chateau Carbonnieux, the Perrin family's most renowned property. The land, acquired by the Perrin family in 1990, was once covered with trees. So, they embarked on a deforestation program and stumbled upon an old, abandoned washhouse, the Menaut fountain, which became the or ..read more

Krug, Jean-Noel Gagnard and Mouton-Rothschild  Nice line-up yesterday. Opened for a private lunch on a yacht. Krug Grande Cuvée 170ème Édition NV Probably one of the best entry-level cuvées, Krug "Grande Cuvée" is a delicious classic champagne that never disappoints. Sophisticated, rich, balanced, and harmonious, it embodies refinement and elegance, no matter the edition number. A classic in my book. Love it. Jean-Noel Gagnard Bâtard-Montrachet 2018 I have opened countless bottles of this wine in the last two years (see previous posts), and I love it so much that I could not r ..read more

Château Latour Pauillac 2015 I recently opened a few bottles of this particular wine for 2 different dinners, and it showed wonderfully after about 2 hours of decanting. Still young, with some present yet integrated tannins that will need a bit more time to mellow down. Beyond its attractive aromas of red and dark cherries and berries mixed with notes of licorice, coffee, and leather mingling with earthy and oaky nuances, it boasts an impressive complexity, structure, and texture. The palate is rich, opulent, and layered, expanding nicely till the lingering finish. Although really approa ..read more

LeDomduVin: Portrait With Time comes Confidence With Age comes Wisdom The unavoidable passing of Time How to get old while being young at heart Dom @ledomduvin #ledomduvin #portrait #quote #gettingold #youngatheart #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife #winelover #winepassion #wineinlife #lifeinwine #wine #vin #vino #wein #dominiquenoel Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, d ..read more

Domaine Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014 This "OVNI" (Objet Vineux Non Identifié) is a "UNICORN" in the world of Burgundy Grand Cru.  One can only feel privileged to be in the presence of such a rare bottle. One of the smallest Domaines in Burgundy, Domaine Bizot is highly sought-after by connoisseurs and collectors. It spans only 3.5 hectares, with 2.5 hectares of vines planted in the village of Vosne-Romanée and 1 hectare located further north around Marsannay. Due to its size and rarity, it is often considered a unicorn among wine enthusiasts. The Domaine has achieved "cult" s ..read more

Someone said Lafite Rothschild 1978? The other day, I served wine in one of @thelegacyhousehk's luxury private dining rooms. The pantry had two doors: one leading to the room where I was serving wine and a second to another private room. The second door opened while I was in the pantry, and I could see people arriving for dinner in the other room. The host put a bag on the dining room island and took out these six bottles. Even if I had nothing to do with this party and was not even going to serve the wine for them (I mean, I do not work there; I just came to serve wine for a priv ..read more

Tasting Argentinian wines at Bouillon HK Last Friday, I was invited to taste some Argentinian wines at @bouillon.hk and some Ecuadorian chocolate.  Cristina Carranco (@hkrunaway), the wife of Johan Ducroquet (founder and owner of restaurants @bouillon.hk and @racines.hk), invited me and a few others from the wine trade to discover 10 wines that are not yet in the HK market.  The wines were served over a delightful "charcuterie plate" (more like a "foie gras" plate ?) and a rich chocolate fondant/cake. Yummy!  We tasted the wines from  @winesmarguerite ..read more

Jacques Selosse V.O "Version Originale" Blanc-de-Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Extra Brut I always feel very humble when opening a bottle of Jacques Selosse's “Version Originale.” First, it is rare, as only 3600 bottles are produced annually worldwide. Second, it is such an excellent champagne that you must experience it at least once to fully understand why. Understandably, it is very sought-after and hard to find as the allocations per buyer are small, just a few bottles, and only if you can get them. I have been fortunate to be able to source, buy, open, taste, and serve quite a few t ..read more

Food & Wine tasting for an upcoming event at Rosewood, Hong Kong  Ruinart Champagne Blanc de Blancs NV Light, refreshing, and zesty, it has delicate aromas of green apple and citrus fruit, white flowers, and notes of freshly baked bread. A quaffable champagne, perfect as an aperitif and with the scallops.   Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Cloudy Bay is a classic for BBQs and garden or beach parties. It is mass-produced, with over 100,000 cases annually, and is known for its mass appeal and consistency. At first glance, I did not ..read more

  LeDomduVin Banner - Profile Picture with Bottle & Glass  by @ledomduvin 2024 Ledomduvin banner/profile picture with Bottle & Glass (the 2 main protagonists of my illustrations for my blog) Cheers! Santé! Dom @ledomduvin #ledomduvin #wine #vin #vino #wein #illustration #lescreationsadom #lesillustrationsadom #wineblog #blog #sommelier #bottle&glass #bottleandglass #lespersonnagesadom #banner #newbanner #visual #profilepicture Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures ..read more