Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I find it gratifying to promote new, talented people and estates; it’s one of the primary functions of the Winehog. To explain this initiative a bit further, while I find the work of young vignerons like Charles Lachaux truly admirable, these well-known producers already have the full attention …
[Read more...] about Flavour of the Year 2021 – Domaine de Cassiopée
Vincent Ledy has moved quite some way since my first visit a year and a half ago. He is, nonetheless, still the slightly frisky vigneron who will try everything to make better wines. That leads him to try things that no one else would try - aside from perhaps Marc Soyard and other like-minded whole …
[Read more...] about Visit to Vincent Ledy – tasting the 2020s
A Thursday morning - sunny and just the sort of day where I take advantage of Brompton (my bicycle with electric support for the 'Hog). Burgundy is now covered in autumn colours; it's beautiful, and a delightful time of year. It is great to be back at Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot to taste its …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot – tasting the 2020s
There are still new - and even old - estates to be discovered in Burgundy's storied villages, domaines that have eluded me or haven't forced their way into my usually pressed time schedule. I have, however, heard from different sources that in recent years things have gotten much better at the …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Michel Noëllat – Tasting the 2020s
I am now into my main tasting of the 2020 vintage - after helping get the 2021s made and ready for the cellar. I started initially tasting some 2020s this summer, but now it's time to dig deeper and get a real feeling for the vintage. My aim, however, has been refined, and will presumably …
[Read more...] about 2020: A Vintage From a Different Point of View
