Domaine Trapet has for many years been at the forefront of pinot noir viticulture in Bourgogne, implementing biodynamic methods earlier than most. Jean-Louis Trapet took biodynamics seriously - and to the next level - when other producers were less courageous and maintained traditional, …
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Images from Arnoux-Lachaux’s viticulture field trip
On July 8 I had the pleasure of visiting the vineyards of Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux with Charles Lachaux to see his massive viticultural changes (see separate article). Here are some photo impressions from the tour: …
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Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux’s dynamic viticulture
Charles Lachaux is on a mission, and he is rapidly changing the viticulture at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux. The changes are truly dynamic, and during the last four to six months Charles has made radical moves that normally take years to complete. It is truly impressive. Let's take a closer look …
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The grace and energy of the 2019s – visit to Domaine Morey-Coffinet
I have the privilege of tasting Thibault Morey's wines more than once a year – a treat and luxury I am not accustomed to as a wine journalist or, if you like, the more technical title of Winehog CTO (Chief Tasting Officer) ☺️ I have already tasted his 2019s a couple of times, …
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Visit to Domaine Bertrand Machard de Gramont – tasting the 2018s from cask
I was back on the hill just below l'Abbaye de Saint-Vivant de Vergy to visit Domaine Bertrand Machard de Gramont and its owner Axelle Machard de Gramont. On the program was tasting the 2018s, along with a quick sample of some 2019s. So let's get to the point! A bit of background …
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