Connoisseurs and collectors have for decades sought out and been fascinated by wines that give hedonistic joy and pleasure. They seek that overwhelming urge to pour another glass (or find another bottle) that is too intense to ignore. This has led to a surge in demand for these wines, partly or …
Producer Insight
Vins d’Emotion from Morey-Saint-Denis
To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. Comments and thoughts The list contains producers that regularly score an emotional rating, and they are ranked in three levels. I hope this proves useful; …
The effect of biodynamics
One rarely has the opportunity to monitor or research the effects of viticultural efforts and initiatives on the finished wine; this is understandable. Yet a deeper understanding of these methods and their effects could only help quantify the quality of a wine, as well as the basic elements that …
Detailed info on Domaine Thomas Collardot
As mentioned in my report on new talents, improved estates and rising stars - the Domaine Thomas Collardot is, in my view, a coming rising star in Puligny-Montrachet. Jacqueline Collardot with her son Matthieu at Grands Jours de Bourgogne 2018 It is of cause quite early to say, as the first …
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Producer Insight: Domaine Heitz-Lochardet
On my March trip to Burgundy I had the pleasure to taste some wines from Domaine Heitz-Lochardet - both from the 2013 vintage and the 2014 vintage - and to meet Armand Heitz the man behind the wines a couple of times. Photo: Armand Heitz of Domaine Heitz-Locharded I was very impressed by the …
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