Let's discover Sylvaine and Alain Nordmand! The name has a Nordic/Scandinavian ring to it, but Alain actually comes from the Nievre departement. Originally from the Nievre in France, Alain Nordmand settled in Macon to develop and manage a 13-hectare vineyard business. Since the company was taken …
Burgundy Viticulture 101: 2
Viticulture is a very important part of winemaking. Many would say the most important part, believing that wines are made in the vineyard, not in the cellar. I have therefore decided to take a closer look at different viticultural practices while I walk and bike through the vineyards. 101: …
Payment Options
The EU and other competent authorities have introduced a new two-factor authentication of credit card payments made online. This is tedious, but in general it works ... most of the time. I have, however, noticed additional issues with the payment solution - at least more than before the …
Visit to Domaine Robert Groffier – tasting the 2019s
What a week, tasting with names like Charles Lachaux, Comte Georges de Vogue, Grivot, and finally Robert Groffier, where Nicolas has produced fantastic wines equalling his very best vintages. Nicolas Groffier did very well with the 2018s, but his 2019s are even better: fresher, more gourmand, …
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2019 and the impression of alcohol
The 2019 vintage is by some seen as the greatest since 1865. That's quite a few years ago, and while The Winehog is old, he cannot quite recall the 1865 vintage. In truth, my vinous memory only goes back to 1929! There is, however, no doubt that 2019 is a great vintage; perhaps even the …