20 years with La Paulée de New York .. certainly worth a celebration. To be honest its always worth celebrating Burgundy - and Daniel Johnnes have assembled a very impressive group of vignerons to join the Paulée 2020. Certainly worth a detour as … [Read more...] about Announcing the 20th celebration of La Paulée de New York – March 4-7, 2020
Terroir Insight: Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues
The Nuits-Saint-Georges village vineyard Les Herbues is attaining a special status, with extra appeal to the true vineyard geeks - in the most positive way. Independent and individualist producers are exploring this terroir and making exciting wines … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues
Vins d’émotion: the Winehog choices
Rating and evaluating wines is a personal thing - although some claim a completely impartial and unbiased palate! I, on the other hand, admit that I have my preferences and a palate that has some biases that in the end will influence my ratings … [Read more...] about Vins d’émotion: the Winehog choices
Visit to Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, tasting the 2018s
Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg is always a treat, even in the relatively hot 2018 vintage. We were received by Marie-Christine Mugneret and got a short introduction to the vintage. The wines here are always in balance with the vintage, and express the … [Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, tasting the 2018s
Henri Boillot Corton-Charlemagne 2017
The 2017 Corton-Charlemagne from Henri Boillot is a delightful wine, offering both true class and hedonistic pleasures. The nose is open and expressive - very charming with lovely orchard fruits, notes of peach and pear, and infused with citrus … [Read more...] about Henri Boillot Corton-Charlemagne 2017
Pinot? Pinot Blanc? Pinot Gouges: the forgotten mutation
Pinot blanc is a somewhat overlooked grape in Burgundy, yet it is making interesting wines here and there. In the past, these wines rarely excited me, and they thrilled my senses even less. So I have been guilty of often ignoring this variety. But, … [Read more...] about Pinot? Pinot Blanc? Pinot Gouges: the forgotten mutation
Terroir Insight: Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues
The Nuits-Saint-Georges village vineyard Les Herbues is attaining a special status, with extra appeal to the true vineyard geeks - in the most positive way. Independent and individualist producers are exploring this terroir and making exciting wines … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues
Brandis Tasting – the delightful 2017 vintage
Domaine Brandis, with Tom Brandis at the wheel, is one of Denmark's main Burgundy importers. In early November, Tom held his large Wine Festival with a very fine lineup of delightful producers - French, German, Italian; you name it, they … [Read more...] about Brandis Tasting – the delightful 2017 vintage