I have, as you know, asked readers to pitch in with the vins d'émotion you have enjoyed over the years. I will publish some of these here to show more examples and explanations of what a vin d'émotion is - to you and to me. The 1st vin d'émotion 2015 Domaine Bizot Vosne-Romanée (tasted …
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Your Vins d’Emotion?
We can all remember the bottles that have given us the greatest experiences, and sometimes we can (hopefully) recall the ones that gave us the greatest pleasure: the true vins d'émotion. I want to know your vins d'émotion Send me a message (below) and tell me about the wine, when you drank …
Le Grappin 2022 – London Calling
There are many streamlined, commercial estates in Burgundy these days. There are also a bunch of youngsters trying to make progress. And then there are the "hippie" domaines: estates run by innovative growers with a more experimental approach Some of these hippies are so-so, but others have grown …
Domaine Pierre-Olivier Garcia: Clos Vougeot 2023!
The people want grand cru! And domaines that have a strong portfolio of wines can easily market and sell them. Grands crus command attention, and occasionally offer the possibility of producing something great. In reality, the world is more complex than this. But make no mistake: We should be …
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VA: Complex, But Only Up To A Certain Level
Volatile acidity (VA) is a part of all wines. While often negligible, at times it can create issues, or even real problems, in a wine. The 2022 vintage in Burgundy can sometimes be difficult in this regard, as the pH values are high with some producers. High pH values (3.8 or above) mean that a …
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