Cork and wine is part of the same tradition and heritage - and more so than meets the eye. With the Burgundy vineyards becoming UNESCO world heritage it's in my view important to look at the other historic and cultural elements of the viticulture traditions of Europe - to ensure these are …
Terroir Insight: Domaine Ponsot Chambertin
One of the somewhat overlooked producers of the mighty Chambertin vineyard is Domaine Ponsot. It's a magnificent Chambertin and while the Clos de la Roche and the Clos Saint-Denis are great wines - the Chambertin is perhaps the most elusive and complex wine in the Ponsot portfolio. The …
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Collins Corner #14 – An American in Beaune – a war legacy
The sweet little girl in the tourist office stared blankly at me. It wasn’t the first time that this had happened to me in Beaune, the uncrowned capital of Burgundy, usually the fault of my really poor French, but this time I was sure the question was clear. “The American camp in the World war” …
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Winehog Harvest News 2017 #15
Today - September 20th - Domaine Grivot completed the harvest. On a further note the Grivot Richebourg was was picked Monday september 18th. Photo: Domaine Grivot - Grapes from Richebourg Domaine Ponsot began yesterday - and will presumably continue some days more. The yields and the …
Winehog Harvest News 2017 #14
Today - September 17th - Domaine Grivot is harvesting Clos de Vougeot after picking Vosne-Romanée Aux Brulees yesterday afternoon. Photo: Domaine Grivot - Clos de Vougeot Still others are picking grapes - Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair is also in the vineyards securing the last part of the …