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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
There are many small and exciting estates in Burgundy, and sometimes, I am thrown head over heels into tastings in these small estates. It's fine, I rather enjoy this, but when I come back to NSG, I often remember all the things I should have asked about and documented. In this case, I did not …
[Read more...] about Maison Géraldine Louise – an amphorae to remember
The drinking habits have been changing, and wines are being drunk earlier and earlier. And especially the whites have been difficult with the premox problems being strongly present until the change of stoppers (Diam) in 2013 and 2014. Much is also here influenced by accessibility, as it is very …
This was my second visit to the new Pierre Vincent estate in Auxey Duresses - expectations were very high especially for the whites. Pierre Vincent is a very talented winemaker who has experience from, but not limited to, Domaine de la Vougeraie and Domaine Leflaive. When the lovely estate …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Pierre Vincent tasting 2024
Within the last couple of years, Jane has become one of my favourite winemakers in Burgundy. She has a vinification style that stands well with the challenges of global warming. The style is elegant, slightly on the sensual and perfumed side, highlighting all that a Burgundy should be, but not …
[Read more...] about Jane Eyre, the new winemaker at Domaine Comte Armand
The drinking habits seem to be changing, and wines are being drunk earlier and earlier. Much is influenced by accessibility, as it is very difficult to get wines that are older than 10 years ... if you don't have a cellar yourself. That being said ... this is what the Winehog users on …
