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Welcome to an independent exploration of the world of wine. Here, we uncover the fascinating journey of grapes from vine to glass, discover the dedicated winemakers and their origins, and delve into the unique flavors that make each bottle an experience. I'm not a sommelier, nor do I have any affiliations with wine importers or stores. I'm simply a wine enthusiast who enjoys documenting my tasting adventures and insights, all while maintaining the utmost impartiality. ̦

Ratings

September 13, 2022

4.00 / 5.0·750 ml·@Andrii Sierkov

Tasting again after a year. And I like it even more than before. Beautiful bouquet with notes of cherry, cranberry, flowers (violets?), earth, and subtle traces of VA. Medium body, fresh, with grippy tannin. But overall, it's elegant and sophisticated. Definitely more balanced than a year before.

September 14, 2021

3.80 / 5.0·750 ml·@Wix Kyiv Office

Interesting bouquet of cranberry, sour cherry, violets with well integrated VA. After decanting it becomes more approachable and fruity. It is still green on the palate, so it would benefit from ageing.

Tasted as part of Na Uzbičči event.

Domaine de La Borde

Julien Mareschal owns 5 hectares in Arbois. Around 3.5 hectares are planted with Chardonnay, Savagnin Savagnin. Trousseau, Pinot Noir and Ploussard occupy the remaining 1.5 ha. All vines are more than 30 years old.