Les Horées is the brainchild of Catharina Sadde, German in origin, and her French husband Guilhem Sadde ... an unusual combination of talents and skills. Les Horées ... the name "The origin of the term Les Horées lies in Greek mythology. There are plenty of different explanations, and I am …
Producer Visits
I now travel to Burgundy 5 to 6 times a year to taste wines from the best producers.
From each visit I produce an article with tasting notes and relevant informations about the producer and the vintage at hand.
Ponsot 2023 Whites
There is a core list of famous estates that have set the bearings of the Winehog's travels through Burgundy. One is Ponsot - Domaine Ponsot, and since 2017, still with the same illustrious and mysterious person behind these magnificent wines - Laurent Ponsot. I started my Burgundy journey …
Visit to Charodon – Tasting the red 2023s
The 2023 vintage was large and generous, with a good concentration for those who kept yeiæds down to an acceptable level ... 40 - 45 hl/ha was again the maximum ... unless it's just relaxed vin de soif. Beyond 45 hl/ha does often give quite some dilution ... and the focus in the wine is down the …
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Visit to Charodon – Tasting the White 2024s
The 2024 vintage was problematic due to high humidity and a record-breaking mildew attack that devastated a lot of the harvest - especially the reds in Côte de Nuits. Strangely, the white 2024s came through the vintage in remarkably fine form, and although yields were lower ... the final result …
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Remi Jobard – Tasting the 2024s
In the last 10 years, Remi Jobard has moved forward quality-wise and is now at the top end of the Meursault hirakie. The style is classic and pure with a lovely intensity and density. The 2024 vintage is no exception... and the low alcohol vintage is shaping some truly gorgeous wines. Remi …