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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The times they are a changin' at Domaine Ghislaine Barthod, with Ghislaine’s son Clément Boillot taking over the family’s wine portfolio, consisting of three domaines: his own endeavour in Beaujolais; his father's estate, Domaine Louis Boillot; and Domaine Ghislaine Barthod from his mother. Big …
[Read more...] about Visit to Clément Boillot – Tasting the Domaine Ghislaine Barthod 2020s
I've tasted quite a few white 2020s, and I was therefore delighted and excited to taste the '20s at Domaine Leflaive with Pierre Vincent, the estate's winemaker and general manager. Improvements in the new Leflaive era Domaine Leflaive has undertaken some major improvements, including a …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Leflaive – Tasting the 2020s During Elevage
I've been wanting to visit Domaine Ghislaine Barthod for years, but due to misunderstandings it never came to pass. I was disappointed about this, as I have always admired the wines made at this estate. Now times and my luck have changed, and Ghislaine's son Clément Boillot has taken over his …
[Read more...] about Clément Boillot/Ghislaine Barthod – Part One: Beaujolais
I have known Benjamin Leroux almost since he started at Domaine Comte d'Armand in Pommard back in 1999 - i.e. some 20 years. I have perhaps not always fully appreciated his wines, but in recent years the style and quality have grown on me. And now I find myself really enjoying Ben's wines; …
[Read more...] about Visit to Benjamin Leroux – Tasting the 2020 Whites
When I reach my birthday (57) I always tend to reflect for a moment (see above), to decide if I like what I see when I look at myself in the mirror. I will spare you my reflections on weight and the growing bald spot, and get to the wine point - the Burgundy point. In the ideal world of …
