Ceramic vessels are one of the new and interesting topics in my Burgundy world. The new ceramic vessels are mainly coming from the Italian brand Clayver, which is sold by Themas in France. There are, of course, many differences between oak barrels and ceramic vessels, and this is indeed a complex …
Vinification
The delicate white 2024s …
I have now tasted most of the white 2024s on my tasting program, and have been very pleased with the quality level, but also surprised by finding quite a few whites with a truly zen-like delicacy. In general, 2024 was haunted by the wet and rainy conditions and mildew, but somehow some of the …
Drinking behaviour – White Burgundies
The drinking habits have been changing, and wines are being drunk earlier and earlier. And especially the whites have been difficult with the premox problems being strongly present until the change of stoppers (Diam) in 2013 and 2014. Much is also here influenced by accessibility, as it is very …
When do you drink your red Burgundies
The drinking habits seem to be changing, and wines are being drunk earlier and earlier. Much is influenced by accessibility, as it is very difficult to get wines that are older than 10 years ... if you don't have a cellar yourself. That being said ... this is what the Winehog users on …
Lachaux vs Garcia – Ceramics vs Oak – the battle of the Aloxe!
Tasting Burgundies should be and is often quite easy ... taste and evaluate ... and write the comment and your scores and emotional hearts But as you peel the layers of the wine, complexity arises. Why is one wine slightly more intense, and why does one apparently have more energy? Often these …
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