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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I had the pleasure of tasting a few of the Méo-Camuzet 2016s during the Grand Jours de Bourgogne. Jean-Nicolas Méo was as usual showing a range of his wines at the big Grands Jours de Bourgogne tasting at Clos de Vougeot. A rather intense tasting at the Chateau - with many people. I did …
[Read more...] about Domaine Méo-Camuzet … tasting a few 2016s
Grands Jours de Bourgogne 2018 has now started - and with that a tremendous lineup of tastings - some a part of the official program, and some held by growers, agents, and associations - in connection with the official program. It's impossible to attend all tastings, and it's therefore important …
There are many very fine and even outstanding wines in the 2016 vintage. The variation in quality and style is however quite large - and not all wines are great. The list will be updated as I taste more, and get ratings in place. Click on the wines to see the description of the wine, and the …
[Read more...] about Top reds of the 2016 vintage – a Winehog view
I have tasted a range of 2016s Burgundies over the last year and some are extraordinary in a quite unique way. The low yields due to the frost and mildew have given intensity and generosity and this paired with a vibrant freshness in some cases give some uniquely concentrated and balanced …
[Read more...] about The top of the 2016 vintage, editors choice – update 12/12/2017
Some of the 2016 red Burgundies are made from very low yields, and while this give a very fine intensity and concentration, some of these low yield wines seem very tense, lacking some of the effortless balance found in other wines. The stressed 2016s Some of the 2016s that have been strongly …
[Read more...] about Burgundy 2016 insight – tense low yield wines
