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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
One of the best visits I had in 2017 was at Domaine Jean-Marc Vincent in Santenay. Several friends have been encouraging me to visit Jean-Marc Vincent and his wife Anne-Marie to taste their lovely wines. Sometimes I’m a bit slow .. but finally I felt compelled to arrange a visit in connection …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Jean-Marc Vincent – Tasting the 2016s from cask
The 2005 whites have so far been a quite bumpy ride .. some big and unfocused, some developing rather rapidly and then the ... problem ,, premox. The Domaine Leflaive 2005s are no exception ... but this was to be honest showing quite well, but not singing. The nose is rather classic Leflaive - …
[Read more...] about Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 2005
There are many very fine and even outstanding wines in the 2016 vintage. The variation in quality and style is however quite large - and not all wines are great. The list will be updated as I taste more, and get ratings in place. Click on the wines to see the description of the wine, and the …
[Read more...] about Top reds of the 2016 vintage – a Winehog view
I was ready and looking forward - my second visit of Domaine Trapet - and my last visit of the November 2017 tour of Burgundy. A great pleasure to visit Jean-Louis Trapet, as he is one of visionary frontrunners of biodynamic viticulture in Burgundy. For further background see my article …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Trapet – Tasting the 2016s from cask
I do adore the 1996 vintage for white Burgundies - when they are not premoxed. This was the reason why I originally bought three bottles of Batard-Montrachet 1996 from Louis Jadot - around 15 years back or more. Sadly not the bedst investment - one heavily premoxed, one somewhat premoxed and lastly …
