Winehog tasting notes from the heart, with no fluff! …
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Restaurant Guide: Boisrouge
A true treat from a genuine and competent chef. Boisrouge 4 bis rue du petit Paris, 21640 Flagey-Echezeaux Boisrouges is a classic French restaurant located in the woods of Flagey-Echezeaux. It serves French cuisine with a slight twist, made by a seasoned, very talented chef who is …
Wildness on the Edge of Town – Tasting Jérémy Recchione’s 2022s
The name - Recchione - is a challenge for me to both pronounce and spell. I am trying to improve, but the current status is that Jérémy Recchione will be called Jérémy R in this article. Fortunately, writing is copy- and paste-able, but pronunciation is much more complex, at least for me. Jérémy …
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The Silence of a Wine
Now he's losing his marbles. But nevertheless, hear me out - or read me out! A true vin d'émotion is all about the balance. Are the tannins, the fruit, and mineral details allowed to show and shine as they were intended? Or are parts of the palate or bouquet taking over the expression of the …
Ceramic Vessels and the New Whites
Amphorae and other different, more or less exotic, maturation vessels are seemingly invading Burgundy. One can now find elevage in traditional terracotta amphorae, ceramic vessels, glass vats, stainless steel vats, and then of course the numerous variations on oak and its toasting. This is …