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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Pinot Noir from Chassagne-Montrachet is well known and often provide great pleasure - but red Puligny-Montrachet is virtually unknown today. Today the village Puligny-Montrachet is associated with gorgeous white Burgundies ... and some of the best white wines in the world. This was however not the …
[Read more...] about Pinot Noir in Puligny-Montrachet – a red Les Caillerets!!
In 1855 when Lavalle made his classification of the Burgundy vineyards only a few vineyards outside the "main" appellations were classified as Téte de Cuvée. One of these vineyards is located in Fixin and is unknown to most Burgundy connaisseurs today ... Fixin La Perriére better known as Fixin …
[Read more...] about Fixin Clos de la Perriére … the forgotten Téte de Cuvée
On June 28th Burgundy was again hit by a serious hailstorm. It's still difficult to evaluatete and assess the damage in the Burgundian vineyards after the terrible hailstorm - but here is a short overview. Photo: Caroline Parant Gros …
I was very impressed and delighted when I tasted the 2012 reds from cask, and recent tastings of the first 2012s from bottle more than confirm the very positive first impressions. …
[Read more...] about In the glass – 2011 vs 2012 red Burgundy
The Vosne Romanee Les Gaudichot is the relatively unknown neighbourg of the great La Tache vineyard. Collectors are however beginning to appreciate the Gaudichot terroir - and the demand for the few bottles made is rising year after year. The history of Les Gaudichots is very interesting and …
[Read more...] about Vosne-Romanee Les Gaudichots – History, owners & wines – update
