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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Visiting estates is becoming more and more a question of scheduling and advance planning. It seems like the casual visits are getting rarer, as people are getting increasingly stressed by the focus on their daily routine. This is understandable, yet I do like the spirit of a quick, casual tasting …
[Read more...] about A Casual Visit to Domaine Thomas-Collardot
The times they are a changin' at Domaine Ghislaine Barthod, with Ghislaine’s son Clément Boillot taking over the family’s wine portfolio, consisting of three domaines: his own endeavour in Beaujolais; his father's estate, Domaine Louis Boillot; and Domaine Ghislaine Barthod from his mother. Big …
[Read more...] about Visit to Clément Boillot – Tasting the Domaine Ghislaine Barthod 2020s
I've tasted quite a few white 2020s, and I was therefore delighted and excited to taste the '20s at Domaine Leflaive with Pierre Vincent, the estate's winemaker and general manager. Improvements in the new Leflaive era Domaine Leflaive has undertaken some major improvements, including a …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Leflaive – Tasting the 2020s During Elevage
I've been wanting to visit Domaine Ghislaine Barthod for years, but due to misunderstandings it never came to pass. I was disappointed about this, as I have always admired the wines made at this estate. Now times and my luck have changed, and Ghislaine's son Clément Boillot has taken over his …
[Read more...] about Clément Boillot/Ghislaine Barthod – Part One: Beaujolais
Over the past years, I have spent a lot of time in my favourite region, Burgundy. I've been warmly welcomed, and if they had longer arms, some may have even tried to embrace me! I do, however, have an issue - to some, a big error, even a blemish: I don't speak a lot of French. But there is …
