I taste a lot of wine, from the 2021 barrel samples back to the now-beautiful 2017s. I revise my vintage view as I learn and experience the wines, how are they showing, and what they will bring you. Will they currently bring you pleasure. The last five vintages represent much of the wine …
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The Burgundy Revolution?
The enjoyment of Burgundy has changed, and its wines are being consumed younger and younger. Many great bottles are drunk within the first years after their release, meaning that 2019s are now on the table in many restaurants, and on the palate of Burgundy lovers throughout the world. This is how …
Visit to Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – Tasting the 2021s
The Winehog's first decade began at this fine estate at a memorable tasting with some of the great wine personalities of the time: Roy Richards, wine merchant extraordinaire; and the great and sadly now late Clive Coates - at the time perhaps past his peak, but still an influential writer. …
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Visit to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – Tasting the 2021s
A new era has begun at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, with Bertrand de Villaine taking over from his uncle Aubert, and Perrine Fenal moving into the place of the late Henry-Frédéric Roch. Substantial changes are happening at an estate that is based on tradition and continuity. Add to this that …
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Visit to Domaine Cathiard – Tasting the 2021s
Sebastien Cathiard is really expanding his family domaine with vineyards in the Hautes Cotes de Nuits. His production has increased dramatically, and as a consequence, Sebastien has expanded the estate buildings accordingly. It's a huge expansion both under and above ground that gives him room …
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