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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I first tasted the Domaine Pierre Girardin wines in Copenhagen last year, and was intrigued by the wines coming from this young man. The words were then, and are still: "A new star is born? Perhaps. In any case, without a doubt a bright new talent has emerged!" In this article, I will go through …
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A rare - but very welcome - guest is the Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay Caillerets Clos de 60 Ouvrées 2005, from the beginning of the Patrick Landanger ownership. This is a finely balanced 2005 with a delicate expression - perfectly extracted, refined and now maturing effortlessly. Lovely …
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On the Table I have introduced the page "On the Table," which will include some informal and sometimes even relevant comments and news from the world of a Burgundy reviewer. This page is integrated with my Instagram account "In the Glass" that shows what I'm drinking - not live though! - as there …
On my November 2019 trip I had the opportunity to vist Domaine Faiveley to taste the celebrated, but also difficult, 2018 vintage. The tasting was held with directeur technique (chief winemaker) Jérôme Flous, who gave us his selection from the Faiveley wines. Normally I taste with Erwan …
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On my November 2019 trip, I had the opportunity to visit Domaine Faiveley to taste the celebrated, but also difficult, 2018 vintage. The tasting was held with directeur technique (chief winemaker) Jérôme Flous, who gave us his selection from the Faiveley wines. Photo of Jérôme Flous - …
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