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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
"Oronce de Beler is, regardless of how you look at it, a true Burgundy personality." That was my lead sentence when I wrote the article about him last year. This is even more at the top of mind this year as he continues to expand his beer project. Lately, I have even been drinking his …
[Read more...] about Visit to La Maison Romane – Tasting the 2022s
Boursot is an old domaine in Chambolle-Musigny, but only in recent years has it made its mark in the Burgundy hierarchy. The estate has quite a few interesting vineyards, Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuees being the most prominent. The overarching style is forward, vivid, and rather classical, yet …
[Read more...] about New Name: Domaine Boursot, an Old but Relatively Unknown Estate in Chambolle
Visiting Domaine Marc Roy is always a treat, and my expectations were high, as I think the 2022 vintage has all the qualities an Alexandrine Roy wine has: hedonism and joyfulness, with an effortless delivery of fruit. Some history of the Marc Roy estate Alexandrine is the fourth generation …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Marc Roy – Tasting the 2022 Vintage
Edouard Labet and his father François are making big strides in developing their domaine's Clos Vougeot portfolio. Like de Vogüé is doing in Musigny, they are researching and seeking to better understand the inner core of the big Clos de Vougeot vineyard, a daunting - but also necessary - …
[Read more...] about Visit to Chateau de la Tour – Tasting the 2022s
The 2022 wines from Millot are very cheerful. They are pinot noirs to be enjoyed in good company and large gulps, not wines about which to be analytical and intellectual. They are 2022 at its best, and please: no need to be overthink the juice. In fact, a relaxed feeling is needed to enjoy these …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Jean-Marc Millot – Tasting the 2022s from Cask
