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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2017s are by nature pretty, charming and transparent wines, a bit on the solaire (sunny) side - with a delicate freshness, and a effortless balance. So this is not what collectors will call a great vintage - but in my view there are an lot of pleasure to get from the 2017s ... as long as one …
[Read more...] about 2017 insights from two weeks of tastings
I have now sampled the first 2017s and the style and the quality of the vintage seems pretty consistent. The 2017 vintage is a pleasent "surprise", both the reds and the whites are very pretty, drikable and enjoyable wines. For those who like forward, charming and elegant Burgundies - this …
[Read more...] about Burgundy 2017 vintage report – impressions
The 2016 vintage will be remembered by the Burgundian vignerons – as a year of frost, mildew and devastation – but also a vintage with a quite happy ending. In the end quality of the 2016 vintage proved better than expected and the 2017 harvest gave relatively abundant quantities - to erase the …
I have tasted a range of 2016s Burgundies over the last year and some are extraordinary in a quite unique way. The low yields due to the frost and mildew have given intensity and generosity and this paired with a vibrant freshness in some cases give some uniquely concentrated and balanced …
[Read more...] about The top of the 2016 vintage, editors choice – update 12/12/2017
The 2016 vintage will be remembered by the Burgundian vignerons for many years – as a year of frost, mildew and devastation – but also a vintage with a happy ending. The successful and relatively abundant 2017 harvest have now erased the worst memories of the troublesome 2016 season and the …
