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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Aligoté is experiencing a renaissance in Bourgogne, morphing from a rather ill-reputed grape to the new interest of a number of competent and "fancy" producers who like to be at the forefront of the region. And they can focus their efforts all while avoiding the cost of buying or renting very …
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Back in Burgundy after a break of nearly four months due to travel restrictions, I'm ready to embrace Bourgogne and the 2019 vintage again. We are now four months further into elevage, and a clearer picture is emerging. My optimistic first look is confirmed, although with some refining …
My last day of tasting is - by happy chance - focused on Gevrey-Chambertin, beginning with Domaine Marc Roy and the gorgeous wines from Alexandrine Roy. Domaine Marc Roy Lovely, charming 2019 wines from Alexandrine. They are rich and generous, but succeed in keeping the vintage on the cooler …
There is much great and interesting potential in Bourgogne, and now even "old" grapes like Aligote are being revived by new generations of growers. Jean-Marc Millot Alix Millot has really hit the heights with her 2019s, which offer vivid freshness and vibrant mid-palate fruit in both the lesser …
Viticulture is becoming more and more important as global warming sets the scene for richer, weightier Burgundies. Wednesday included a very interesting tour in the vineyards of Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, guided by the super-dynamic Charles Lachaux - a man on a mission. Domaine …
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