Understanding Burgundy is important to be able to navigate the market afterward. Some things are easy ... others are a bit more complex ... Currently, mildew is the big theme, as the serious attack of mildew is now damaging the vineyards and reducing the yields. But what is yield? Here is a …
New times … changes
I have been testing some new formats on Winehog.org the last weeks, and changed a bit on the editing. Some you will no doubt notice ... as some of the formats did not survive the first week, as they started to annoy even me. So no more diary format ... as the majority of the readers decided …
Vin de soif incarnated… Chanterêves
It is always a balance ... when we can use the term Vin de soif. In my book, all wines can, in principle, be a vin de soif ... a term that relates perfectly to joie de vivre ... "Joie de vivre" is a beautiful French phrase often used to express a cheerful enjoyment of life, an exultation of …
Oak, the good the bad and the old
Oak is becoming quite a focus area, and more and more tonneliers are now delivering oak to the experimenting vignerons. In general, better oak is used, and a lighter toasting is employed. There is a lot of focus on the new oaks, but less so on the older barrels used for the elevage. Old …
Visit to Charodon – Tasting the Red 2022s
Charodon reds from the 2022 vintage ... short and sweet and directly to the notes. Check out some more about the Charodon estate here. Let's taste them! Wines tasted from bottle at Charodon on 06/06/2024 Charodon Bourgogne Côte d'Or 2022 The Bourgogne Côte d'Or … red and dark fruits …
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