Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Traditions and Burgundy are strongly linked, but as in all other parts of life, change eventually takes the stage. At Domaine Comte Georges Vogüé, winemaker François Millet retired this past spring after more than three decades making the wines there. His first full vintage was 1986, but he also …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – tasting the 2020s from cask
I find it gratifying to promote new, talented people and estates; it’s one of the primary functions of the Winehog. To explain this initiative a bit further, while I find the work of young vignerons like Charles Lachaux truly admirable, these well-known producers already have the full attention …
[Read more...] about Flavour of the Year 2021 – Domaine de Cassiopée
Vincent Ledy has moved quite some way since my first visit a year and a half ago. He is, nonetheless, still the slightly frisky vigneron who will try everything to make better wines. That leads him to try things that no one else would try - aside from perhaps Marc Soyard and other like-minded whole …
[Read more...] about Visit to Vincent Ledy – tasting the 2020s
A Thursday morning - sunny and just the sort of day where I take advantage of Brompton (my bicycle with electric support for the 'Hog). Burgundy is now covered in autumn colours; it's beautiful, and a delightful time of year. It is great to be back at Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot to taste its …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot – tasting the 2020s
There are still new - and even old - estates to be discovered in Burgundy's storied villages, domaines that have eluded me or haven't forced their way into my usually pressed time schedule. I have, however, heard from different sources that in recent years things have gotten much better at the …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Michel Noëllat – Tasting the 2020s
