This recognition is given for the work done by a young and talented vigneron who gives us more hedonistic wines—vive vin d`émotion. While find the work of young vignerons like Théo Dancer and Charles Lachaux truly admirable, these well-known producers already have the complete attention of the …
“À point” in 2024 … the mildew problem
The 2024 harvest is peeping around the corner, and people are starting to count down the days and hours, ready to spring into action when the grapes are ready, or "à point." Two weeks back, June 9th 2024, the flowering began in Volnay at Thomas Bouley. The following weeks, Côte de Nuits follow …
Les Horées – back with a desire
Les Horées is the brainchild of Catharina Sadde, German in origin, and her French husband Guilhem Sadde ... an unusual combination of talents and skills. It is in some ways the traditional estate startup ... but tasting the wines I do find some unpolished talent that makes me want to taste more - …
Restaurant Guide: L’Atelier Escoffier – Auxey-Duresses
2 Rue d'Auxey, 21190 Auxey-Duresses L’Atelier Escoffier - Auxey-Duresses ... is a summer popup made by Romain Escoffier of La Table du Square and the Escoffier family. This is a rock ' roll place with tables outside covered only by pavillions - informal and with enjoyable music …
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Flavour of the Year 2024 – Candidate No. 3
I find it extremely gratifying to promote new, talented people and estates. This is also what many buyers and collectors are looking for in a world of ever-increasing prices. This is why one of the primary goals of the Winehog is to explore new producers. To explain this initiative a bit more, …
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