Harvest is on its way, and as in previous years, I have been delighted to see the support from vignerons, friends of the winehog. Without these inputs, I would be lost ... and bewildered - always wanted to use this word. I do this out of my love for Burgundian wines - Pinot Noir, great Chardonnay …
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Harvest 2026 – preparing for harvest next week
The temperatures are taking a trip around the hopefully last Canicule and will drop on Monday, August 17th, to a still respectable 27 degrees Celsius. Rain is expected Saturday 15th (thunderstorms) with showers and a bit of rain on Sunday 16th. Monday the 17th: additional rain - let's see how …
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Harvest 2026 – preparing the start
The harvest setting is stressful, as everyone feels the pressure of the rising alcohol levels in the vineyards and the lack of juice in the grapes. The harvest start is record early - hence not all was/is ready ... and some are presumably rushing home from holiday. The previous harvest start …
Reflections – Vintage 2026
The 2026 vintage is the earliest harvest ever recorded ... previously it was 2020 with a start on August 16th ... now we have a start on August 8th ... maybe even August 6 or 7th. So one week earlier ... this is a giant leap ... and could well indicate new times for Burgundy! This should render …
Domaine Soyer – out in the sun
Domaine Soyer is just starting ... or might I say restarting the estate with a new generation. Julie Soyer is the daughter of Laurent Soyer, who until 2023 was producing the wines at Domaine Soyer ... but now has left the wine production to his daughter Julie. The vineyards are the same, but the …