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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Domaine Jean-Marc Millot is a Burgundian delight .. yet somehow I tend to forget and neglect these lovely wines - this must stop now! - these wines with such a joyful drinkability deserves a place in most collectors cellar. I always love to visit new estates - and while I know the wines from …
[Read more...] about Visit Jean-Marc Millot, Tasting of the 2015s from cask
Domaine Bonneau du Martray has been sold to the american Stanley Kroenke - owner of Screaming Eagle, Jonata and the Hilt Vineyards + several sports teams - see the full article at Bourgogne Aujourd'hui. It appears that the Bault de la Morinière family, who has owned Domaine Bonneau du Matray for …
Pierre Vincent the winemaker and manager of Domaine de la Vougeraie is going to start at Domaine Leflaive in Puligny Montrachet from the beginning of 2017. He will replace Eric Remy, the current winemaker at Domaine Leflaive. Eric Remy took over from Pierre Morey in 2008, after working with Pierre …
[Read more...] about Breaking News – Pierre Vincent of Vougeraie to Domaine Leflaive
It's often fascinating to see the difference between the Burgundy villages and appellations .. they all have their own character and ambience. Meursault is a very interesting place with a lovely ambience in the city center, yet I never seem to explore the town - perhaps I should do just that next …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Tessier, tasting the 2015 vintage from cask
The Amoureuses 2001 from Vogüé is starting to show some maturing notes and is drinking just beautifully. The bouquet offer fine red and dark fruits, notes of sous-bois brought forward by a fine limestone minerality. On the palate airy medium bodied fruit - cool and regal offering a both fresh and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Les Amoureuses 2001
