The Michelin guide has brought new focus to the ranking of Domaines in Burgundy, and I have therefore decided to run through my Vin d'émotion guides ... one by one ... just to see if everything is up to date, This brought me to Vosne-Romanée and Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux ... a domaine always in …
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VA: Russian Roulette with Complexity and the clients’ money
I have before written about Volatile acidity, and feel a need to update this article somewhat, as I was too lenient and polite regarding this issue or fault, if you like, found in some wines. Let's face it, some like a very high level of VA to a level where the taste and bouquet is seriously …
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Vins d’Emotion from Vosne-Romanée and Flagey-Echezeaux (July 2026)
To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. Comments and thoughts The list contains producers that regularly score an emotional rating, and they are ranked in three levels. I hope this proves useful; …
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Domaine Leroy – vin d’émotion
I have followed Domaine Leroy since the beginning in 1988, buying my first bottles in the vintage 1989 ... the second vintage of this pristine estate. I have tasted the Grand Crus first at a crazy tasting in Restaurant Kommandanten - the first two-star in Copenhagen ... yes, I have been there in …
Kelleys’ heroes and the tyre favourites
The "tyre guide" has just released its new rating of the wine producers in Burgundy. A lot of expected heroes, and then some candidates are missing. Knowing the different critics, it's pretty clear that this list has been heavily influenced by William Kelley ... and for this I like the initiative …
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