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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2017 vintage is a lovely vintage giving good yields and fine quality - and it was therefore a great pleasure to visit Mugneret-Gibourg to taste this new vintage.. Mugneret-Gibourg was one of the estates that really suffered during the frost in 2016 harvest - and while it's equally sad for …
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On my November 2018 trip I had the opportunity to vist Domaine Faiveley to taste the 2017 vintage. As last time Erwan Faiveley conducted the tasting himself, choosing a fine but limited selection of the best wines in the huge portfolio of Faiveley wines. Photo: Erwan Faiveley - November …
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The Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses is one of the most prominent wines from this refined and sensual vineyard. I have therefore taken a closer look at the Vogüé Les Amoureuses ... as most by now know that Les Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses is one of the delights …
One of the gems of Burgundy is Domaine Robert Groffier in Morey-Saint-Denis. Nicolas Groffier took over the vinification around 10 years back - and has improved quality significantly over the years. These are cheerful wines .. both of hedonistic enjoyment and deeper indulgance. The …
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Musigny is a relatively large vineyard yet the Musigny wines are becoming a very rare treat these days, as the demand for this illusive and mineral driven wine is increasing by the hour it seems. The Domaine de la Vougeraie is one of the oldest owners of Musigny, with a ownership that dates …
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