This recognition is given for the work done by a young and talented vigneron who gives us more hedonistic wines—vive vin d`émotion. While find the work of young vignerons like Théo Dancer and Charles Lachaux truly admirable, these well-known producers already have the complete attention of the …
Visits 2020
Visit to Domaine Sylvain Dussort – Tasting the 2021s
I like the wines from Domaine Sylvain Dussort, and while the 2021 vintage was difficult (frost and other issues), some exciting wines from the estate are now in bottle. Anne-Caroline is gradually taking over with, of course, backing from her father. The Dussort estate Domaine Sylvain Dussort …
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Domaine Ponsot: 2022s Continue to Shine
I've returned to Domaine Ponsot to taste the 2022s with Alexandre Abel, the estate's talented winemaker. Visiting Domaine Ponsot is always a special treat, if one understands and appreciates the Ponsot wines. Tasting wine is, however, a question of timing and palate (one's preferences). Despite …
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Tasting the Arnoux-Lachaux 2020s From Bottle
It's the dawn of new times in Burgundy, with changing distribution channels and various initiatives aimed at hindering secondary-market speculation in certain top Burgundies. Add to this the wish among many producers to serve the finished bottle to its actual clients, including importers, …
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Flavour of the Year 2023: The Winner is Bastian Wolber
I find it gratifying to promote new, talented people and estates; this is one of the primary functions of the Winehog. To explain this initiative a bit more, while I find the work of young vignerons like Charles Lachaux truly admirable, these well-known producers already have the complete …
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