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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I have before written about Volatile acidity, and feel a need to update this article somewhat, as I was too lenient and polite regarding this issue or fault, if you like, found in some wines. Let's face it, some like a very high level of VA to a level where the taste and bouquet is seriously …
[Read more...] about VA: Russian Roulette with Complexity and the clients’ money
To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. Comments and thoughts The list contains producers that regularly score an emotional rating, and they are ranked in three levels. I hope this proves useful; …
[Read more...] about Vins d’Emotion from Vosne-Romanée and Flagey-Echezeaux (July 2026)
Jane Eyre is the new winemaker at Comte Armand in Pommard ... one of the old estates in Burgundy. Jane just began, and the first vintage she will be making is the 2026 vintage ... anyhow, I decided to visit Jane at the start to see where the estate comes from. Jayne Eyre Within the last couple …
[Read more...] about Jane Eyre and the 2024 Domaine Comte Armand
Here you find all our visits and conversations with the vignerons and producers Visits and conversations Photos taken by Dr Chua Yang ... 📸 @drchuayang Visits and tastings 2025 vintage Visits and tastings 2024 vintage …
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 …
