Jean-Marie Guffens is for me one of the greatest winemakers and personalities in the world today. While we have many good vignerons we only have very few true personalities. Your talent is totally unmatched in the southern Burgundy … the feel of effortless control and delight … no issues with …
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Wine is people
There is a common misconception spread by even vignerons in Burgundy that wines are solely the result of terroir, climate and sepage in the vineyards. While this is a large part of the truth, and this is why I write about Burgundy… and why I adore the wines here, this is where vinous magic can …
Visiting Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair
I have followed Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair since the beginning. When Louis-Michel started out with a few core family vineyards and a clear inspiration from his old mentor Henri Jayer. The wines are still expressive and with a clear reference to family, history and Vosne-Romanee. Unique when …
Visiting Domaine Morey-Coffinet
Domaine Morey-Coffinet is making some of the most delicate and refined Chardonnays. Thibault Morey is transmitting his zen like effortlessness to the wines letting space and room to unfold the energies and beautiful aromas of the vintages and the terroirs. A Winehog favorite Here is a …
Visiting Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard
Céline Fontaine-Gagnard has during the years gradually transformed the wines … adding a lovely delicacy and refinement. They have Célines personality with their discrete and delicate beauty. One of my favorite producers in recent years ... love the 2024s. Here is a collection of new photos from …