Now he's losing his marbles. But nevertheless, hear me out - or read me out! A true vin d'émotion is all about the balance. Are the tannins, the fruit, and mineral details allowed to show and shine as they were intended? Or are parts of the palate or bouquet taking over the expression of the …
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Ceramic Vessels and the New Whites
Amphorae and other different, more or less exotic, maturation vessels are seemingly invading Burgundy. One can now find elevage in traditional terracotta amphorae, ceramic vessels, glass vats, stainless steel vats, and then of course the numerous variations on oak and its toasting. This is …
Two-Step Pruning
The years 2016 and 2021 both suffered enormous damage from spring frosts, in Burgundy and elsewhere. This encouraged vignerons to begin seeking a lasting solution to the global warming-related spring-frost problem. Some have adapted their pruning schedules from winter to late in March, hence …
You Want the Truth? You Can’t Handle the Truth!
I taste a lot of the best Burgundies available, and while I avoid most of the worst producers and the worst wines, I still taste some truly awful, sloppy stuff. Some producers happily ignore problems with their wines, while simultaneously neglecting quality issues related to excessive …
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Les Aligoteurs – March 2023
Les Aligoteurs is a (sort of) annual event held by the rapidly growing organization with the purpose of promoting aligoté and expanding its acceptance, understanding, and consumption. This is a vivid and lively organization with plenty of members showing the will to work hard and improve. The …