Let's talk about whites, and about the duration of elevage - the maturation time between harvest and bottling. Some mature for 12 months or even fewer; others 24 months or more. One thing is certain: This choice does influence the expression of the wine. The length of elevage is not, however, …
Visit to Domaine Georges Noëllat – Tasting the 2021s from Cask
I always enjoy tasting at Domaine Georges Noëllat, where Maxime Cheurlin has for more than a decade now produced some memorable wines. The scene has changed a bit, however, as Maxime has rented a cellar in Nuits-Saint-Georges (quite near the Winehog's home), presumably to ease delivery to me and …
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Visit to Domaine Y. Clerget – Tasting the 2021s
Thibaud Clerget has been busy the last couple of years, and he has now completed a new office building at his domaine in Pommard. More importantly, he has expanded his estate with a big share of the former Domaine Régis Rossignol-Changarnier estate that he's divided with Arnaud Baillot. This …
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Democracy at Work: Points Ratings? Or No?
It began with a few messages exchanged with a well-known vigneron who expressed strong reservations about the current use of the 50- to 100-point wine-rating scale. Given his preference, he did not want his wines rated on this scale, as he didn't feel that points in reality provide much relevant …
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Vin d`émotion – celebrating passion
Vins d’émotion – wines that offer joy, hedonistic thrills, and pleasure A true vin d’émotion – a Burgundy of passion A truly hedonistic wine – lively and enjoyable A vivacious wine for pure indulgance Vin de soif Finding the vin d`émotion …