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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
This is a tremendous wine ... a rare surprise and treat ... the Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos des Argilliéres from Domaine Vincent Dureuil-Janthial. A Nuits-Saint-George 1er cru, made by a Rully producer - and not just by any Rully producer - it's perhaps the most talented Rully producer - and …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Dureuil-Janthial , NSG Clos des Argilliéres
One of my favourite vineyards in Nuits-Saint-Georges is Les Argilliéres or Clos des Argilliéres - a 1er cru located in the center of Premeaux at the southern end of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation. It's not the most well known of the the Premeaux 1er crus - and perhaps not producing the …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Prieure Roch, Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos des Argilliéres
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is one of the most prominent estates in Burgundy, and the Musigny Vieilles Vignes is one of the most legendary wines produced in the region. While de Vogüé also is the largest owner of Bonnes Mares this wine seems strangely overlooked, although it's in my view is …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Bonnes Mares – update
