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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Back in Fixin .... actually, this is my second visit to Fixin this fall. Not impressive, I know, but a serious cold prevented me from attending the open domaine event in Fixin this weekend. I like a well-made Fixin, but also feel that many estates here still have issues in judging the oak level …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – Tasting the 2024s
2024 is in many ways an unusual vintage. It was humid, low yields and several more challenges on the way to the bottle. The main challenges were issues with the flowering, and then, devastating mildew ... the worst ever according to experienced vignerons. The production was down to 70% and while …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg – Tasting the 2024s
I always enjoy tasting at Domaine Georges Noëllat, where Maxime Cheurlin has, for more than a decade now, produced some memorable wines. The 2024 vintage was one of the more difficult challenges as the mildew pressure was very severe. Maxime have done well ... it is, however, a lesser vintage …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Georges Noëllat – Tasting the 2024s from Cask
I finally got the data and location of the Cécile Tremblay plot on Griotte-Chambertin. This opportunity for Cécile arises as Domaine de Chézeaux was sold to Charles Van Canneyt (of Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat) in 2021. This sale has been unfolding according to the very complex rules of Burgundy. …
[Read more...] about The Cécile Tremblay plot on Griotte-Chambertin
Chartron is becoming a favourite for the Winehog in Puligny, or should I say in Côte de Beaune, as the estate covers a large part of the Beaune whites. It is always a treat and a pleasure to visit Jean-Michel Chartron - as the wines seem to be improving year after year, Domaine Jean …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Jean Chartron – tasting the 2024s from cask
