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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I have been enjoying Pet’Nat´s through the years, and while some of them are quite good, I have not done reviews of very many so far. This week I tasted a very nice example from Romain et Jean-Guillaume Chapuis who runs Chapuis & Chapuis in Pommard. I have tasted quite some wines from …
[Read more...] about Pet’nat’ Chapuis & Chapuis Pétillant Naturel 24
I have been talking to many vignerons, and there is currently a huge uncertainty regarding the harvest time. Some say mid-august others fear start september if we dont get more rain! The rain came ... but not enough It is still hot and dry although we had rain on Wednesday July 15th and …
[Read more...] about the final run towards phenolic balance – update
Rich for a 2024 and borderline too ripe phenolicly. Lacks freshness and the flavors are darkish and a bit dense with a hint if sweet notes. The terroir is not winning any poits it seems ? Why not make mais and not wine. Chablis should be fresh and vivid in the 2024 vintage … this is kind of tedious …
[Read more...] about By the glass – Garnier et Fils Chablis 2024
We want drinkable and affordable Burgundies ... I want it ... the restaurants want it to serve by the glass ... and the customers want it and need it. A 70 EUR Bourgogne Blanc is not affordable for the Tuesday pizza. I want to taste wines that you like to drink yourself ... that's a simple …
Jean-Marie Guffens is for me one of the greatest winemakers and personalities in the world today. While we have many good vignerons we only have very few true personalities. Your talent is totally unmatched in the southern Burgundy … the feel of effortless control and delight … no issues with …
