Charles Lachaux, the head of Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux in Vosne-Romanee, is currently amongst the most dynamic viticulturalists in Burgundy. His changes and improvements at the estate are moving forward with incredible speed. 16/02/2021 I have therefore decided to follow closely the viticultural …
Visit to Domaine Julien – tasting the 2019s from cask
A big week of tastings requires a timely editorial turnaround, so there is very little poetry in this article covering the 2019 vintage from Etienne Julien. For more information on the Julien estate, check this previous tasting article on the domaine's wines. The 2019s from Domaine …
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Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – the best of 2019
Back in Burgundy! The 2019s from Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé are truly extraordinary. I was therefore thrilled with the opportunity to re-taste the two top cuvées just before bottling, It's always a delight to visit Jean-Luc Pepin at de Vogüé and taste the wines with winemaker François …
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The Winehog relocates!
I have been wanting to spend much more time in Burgundy, but the state of the world recently has blocked my travel attempts. No more! I have, from yesterday, February 8, taken possession of a new base for my work in Burgundy: a fine place overlooking the less-seen back side of …
Domaine Jobard-Morey 2018s
Meursault is a village with many surprises, and one is still able to find new producers there with interesting vineyards and delightful wines. One such is Domaine Jobard-Morey, an estate (evidently) related to both the Jobard and Morey families. The domaine is managed by the young Valentin Jobard, …