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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2025 harvest is now on the horizon and people are - or at least should be - counting the days and hours, and be ready to spring into action when the grapes are ready, or "à point." The last vintages have shown that harvest timing is becoming increasingly important and complex as the optimal …
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It is always a treat and a great pleasure to visit Thibault Morey ... as there is a zen-like balance and tranquility over this estate ... nothing forced but wines made like nature intended them - it seems. I am of course back at Domaine Morey-Coffinet tasting the elegant wines from the prime …
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Domaine Prieuré-Roch has always had a strong place in my heart; a tasting in 2004 or 2005 in Copenhagen with Henry Roch really spurred my love of these wines. It’s now been almost seven years since Henry Roch passed away, and the estate is showing great form – perhaps a bit more streamlined? or …
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To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. Vin d'émotion is quite stable .. I do however adjust from year to year ... so ... here is the first update in 2025 - Gevrey Chambertin. Comments to the …
Domaine Bertrand Machard de Gramont - also known as Domaine Axelle Machard de Gramont - is one of my fixed annual tastings. I have said it many times: Axelle's wines are truly honest. Sometimes, the wines talk, and I find that the 2023s are amongst the most interesting and best wines I have …
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