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 … [Read more...] about Domaine Méo-Camuzet … tasting a few 2016s
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Grands Jours de Bourgogne 2018 #1
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 … [Read more...] about Grands Jours de Bourgogne 2018 #1
Top reds of the 2016 vintage – a Winehog view
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 … [Read more...] about Top reds of the 2016 vintage – a Winehog view
The top of the 2016 vintage, editors choice – update 12/12/2017
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 … [Read more...] about The top of the 2016 vintage, editors choice – update 12/12/2017
Burgundy 2016 insight – tense low yield wines
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 … [Read more...] about Burgundy 2016 insight – tense low yield wines
Le Roi Chambertin – Gevrey Galore
Thursday offered the possibility to attend Le Roy Chambertin, a annual tasting held in connection with the Hospice de Beaune auction - in Gevrey Chambertin and by the producers of Gevrey. Most producers are attending generously providing cask … [Read more...] about Le Roi Chambertin – Gevrey Galore
More tastings of the 2016s – exiting and delightful
A very busy week with plenty of tastings - covering a large part of Burgundy. From Morey to Santenay in just the last days - meeting a lot of nice people making wines with love and talent. I’m always surprised how many new and fine estates one … [Read more...] about More tastings of the 2016s – exiting and delightful
Insight 2016 reds – the cool wines from Vosne-Romanée
After tasting several producers making a range of Vosne-Romanée and Flagey-Echezeaux wines it’s pretty clear that the 2016s from these ares are divided in two groups - the ones seriously affected by the April frost, and the others not touched … [Read more...] about Insight 2016 reds – the cool wines from Vosne-Romanée