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The times they are a changin' at Domaine Ghislaine Barthod, with Ghislaine’s son Clément Boillot taking over the family’s wine portfolio, consisting of three domaines: his own endeavour in Beaujolais; his father's estate, Domaine Louis Boillot; and Domaine Ghislaine Barthod from his mother. Big …
[Read more...] about Visit to Clément Boillot – Tasting the Domaine Ghislaine Barthod 2020s
I've tasted quite a few white 2020s, and I was therefore delighted and excited to taste the '20s at Domaine Leflaive with Pierre Vincent, the estate's winemaker and general manager. Improvements in the new Leflaive era Domaine Leflaive has undertaken some major improvements, including a …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Leflaive – Tasting the 2020s During Elevage
Vin d'émotion is seen by some as merely a marketing term, or a concept designed to promote a certain type of wine - or even the Winehog himself. All are entitled to their view on this topic. That said, I encourage all Burgundy lovers to check out the vin d'émotion lists and test the qualities of …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure – Tasting the 2021s from Cask
To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. Edited on May 1st 2022 ... Fabian Coche should of course be on the list. Comments and thoughts The list contains producers that regularly score an …
During the Grand Jours de Bourgogne there is usually a Clos Vougeot tasting for the press; and so it was this year. It's a good initiative, although some of the wines perhaps lacked the standard that one expects from a modern-day Clos Vougeot. The prices of grand cru Burgundy today somehow raise …
