Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
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 …
[Read more...] about 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. 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 …
[Read more...] about Flavour of the Year 2022 – Domaine Les Horées
I first tasted Jérôme Galeyrand's wines at Le Roi Chambertin, and they excited me immediately. Since then, I visited Jérôme once to taste his 2017s and 2018s, and I've also sought out his wines at restaurants. When I find them, I have been stunned each time by the quality they offer. Jérôme …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand – Tasting the 2021s (and Some 2020s)
Five different aligotés! Five! What is going on with the lovely people at Chanterêves? Have they lost their marbles, or are they taking aligoté to new levels? In all fairness, no one would ask the same question of a Meursault producer who makes five different Meursaults. While aligoté might be an …
[Read more...] about Chanterêves – The New Aligoté Champions?
Scheduling has been difficult during the pandemic, and while one still has to pay attention to the state of the national health, I am slowly but surely getting back to normal. I missed out on the 2019s from Amélie Berthaut, although I did sample some with friends. And I'm also a bit late to the …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – Tasting the 2020s
