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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
New? Something new? In my book, Château de Charodon with Louis Vallet is a new name on the Burgundy scene, although Vallet has long worked at different estates here - most recently at Domaine Pierre Bourée, his family's old domaine. However, he's turned the page and started a new negociant …
[Read more...] about Visit to Château de Charodon – tasting the 2019s
We journalists (or should I say the Winehog) like logical, coherent explanations and stories, as they fit into our preconceived and structured world. Many producers live up to this preference, with logically rounded portfolios of wines. We rarely we see producers going off the grid and …
[Read more...] about Maison Thiriet: tasting some 2019s and 2020s
Domaine de l'Arlot is often overlooked by today's busy, stressful world of flashy media and expressive, modern, low-sulphur wines. L'Arlot is a return to more classic values, although the wines are far from "old school" or, for that matter, outdated. There are some beautiful, classical …
[Read more...] about Domaine de l’Arlot – flirting seductively with 2019
Charles Lachaux of Vosne-Romanée's Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux is continuing to develop his viticulture. Here are some photos of the new tractor and process he uses to control vegetation growth in the rows. 26/05/2021 Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Procès NSG Les Procès is a 1er cru located above the …
Moving to Burgundy has given me many impressions, stories, information and photos that I feel compelled to share. Enjoy! Sometimes a photo will require further explanation, and this will be done in the articles on the Winehog website. The important thing is to give you commentary on the views …
