Domaine Prieure-Roch always had a strong place in my heart; a tasting in 2004 or 2005 in Copenhagen with Henry Roch really spurred my love of these wines. It's now almost five years since Henry Roch passed away, and the estate is showing great form - perhaps a bit more streamlined? or polished? - …
Visits 2020
Visit to Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini – Tasting the 2021s
Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini: The names tell a story, give some history, and are important in how this producer presents itself to the world. Heresztyn-Mazzini carries Polish heritage originating with Florence (Heresztyn) Mazzini's grandfather. Florence's husband Simon comes from Champagne …
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Domaine Antoine Olivier – An Exciting Estate
White and red Santenays are speaking to me and my grumpy old palate more and more. The white Santenays have an outstanding saline minerality also found in white Savigny-les-Beaune and parts of Pernand-Vergelesses. Add to this the fact that the red Santenays can be very interesting if the right …
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Flavour of the Year: And the Winner is…
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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Flavour of the Year 2022 – Domaine Les Horées
I find it gratifying to promote new, talented people and estates; this is one of the primary functions of the Winehog. Young, small, negociants and estates do not have the same exposure or access to noble terroirs, although their efforts are at least as admirable and enjoyable. The …
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