The Covid lockdown is creating quite a bit of stress on the calendar, and on my ability to expand the Winehog site as planned. One could fall into despair or, alternatively, try to manage. Given the situation, I feel we have done OK, although I would vastly prefer being in Burgundy tasting as we …
Visits 2018
Visit to Domaine Trapet – tasting the 2018s from cask
I have been following the progress at Domaine Trapet for years. When I tasted the 2010s I got really excited, and was thrilled by the airy lightness of the wines' character. (This is how I normally start an article...) But these are not normal times. Global warming, Covid-19 - the world …
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Visit to Domaine Heitz-Lochardet – tasting the white 2018s
Sometimes articles need additional work, sometimes other articles are promoted in the schedule - and sometimes delays occur. But let's be honest: The notes on the white 2018s from Armand Heitz are seriously delayed - sorry. Here they are. For an update on the red Heitz-Lochardet 2018s check …
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Visit to Domaine Pierre Labet – tasting the 2018s
The wines of Domaine Pierre Labet are to me a bit overlooked, and furthermore overshadowed by the wines Labet makes at Chateau de la Tour, the top brand of his group. This is why I review these wines separately: to give them the attention they deserve. About Domaine Pierre Labet Chateau …
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Visit to Chateau de la Tour – tasting the 2018s
The 2018 vintage is a hot, generous year for Clos Vougeot, following in the footsteps of 2015 although perhaps not quite rivalling the quality of the best '15s. Francois Labet made three intense and expressive Clos Vougeot in 2018, so let's taste these wonders. And to clarify: I use Clos de …
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