Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Burgundy is the land of plenty and to some degree also diversity. I normally try to find new and upcoming young producers, the future stars of Burgundy and focus on the recent vintages from the best estates. This story is however quite different - but nevertheless worth some thought as it …
[Read more...] about Domaine Bernard van Berg – Burgundy in pact with nature
One of the highlights of my June 2017 tour to Burgundy was the visit to Domaine Bertrand Machard de Gramont - or should I say Domaine Betrand et Axelle Machard de Gramont. I really like to visit this small estate located in the hills of Vergy and to taste these organic and elegant wines. The …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Bertrand Machard de Gramont – tasting the 2016s from cask
The wines of Domaine Leroy are extraordinary in every sense of the word, and Mme Bize-Leroy has for decades been one of the leading and most progressive producers in the region. A lot of producers find inspiration to take their wines to another level by looking at the things Mme Bize-Leroy …
[Read more...] about Taking Burgundy to the next level – Domaine Leroy Viticulture
Passion is all .... wine made without passion is merely a agricultural product ... but the energy and passion transferred to the wine can elevate a wine to something more than just fermented grape juice - it can become an expression, a desire, a statement and reflection of a personality. Axelle …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Bertrand Machard de Gramont – tasting the 2015s
The organic and biodynamic vignerons had a terrible year in 2016 with the climate conditions not favouring the organic and biodynamic viticulture. The result has been devastating for some of the certified growers - who were forced to give up organic viticulture to salvage even a small fraction of …
[Read more...] about A break for organic and biodynamic wines
