Some restaurateurs in Burgundy think that greed is unlimited and will stay unpunished. They are mistaken! We are, however, quite many people who know your prices at the domaines, and can calculate your obscene markups... and enough is enough ... From the beginning of 2026 I will remove the …
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2026 … sharpening the pencil
Given the continued increase in Burgundy prices it seems reasonable to increase the demands we have to the wines we acquire. This will mainly hit the indifferent wines in the lower to medium range, hence wines that does not give much pleasure or joy. I have sometimes been too nice reviewing these …
Winehog treat #3 … the Tout simple
Regardless of fortune, fame or occasional financial despair... I like to get a good wine at an affordable and attractive price. Sometimes this is 25 EUR, other times it's 100 EUR ... and on rare occasion I feel tempted to push further ... but to be honest, 200 EUR should involve a full-blown vin …
Winehog treat #2 … the aligoté “standard”
Regardless of fortune, fame or occasional financial despair... I like to get a good wine at an affordable and attractive price. Sometimes this is 25 EUR, other times it's 100 EUR ... and on rare occasion I feel tempted to push further ... but to be honest, 200 EUR should involve a full-blown vin …
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Winehog treat #1 … the pinot jar
Regardless of fortune, fame or occasional financial despair... I like to get a good wine at an affordable and attractive price. Sometimes this is 25 EUR, other times it's 100 EUR ... and on rare occasion I feel tempted to push further ... but to be honest, 200 EUR should involve a full-blown vin …