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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
A blank page ... a new vintage ... new opportunities ... further Bourgudian delights. The beauty of Burgundy is the change and the diversity ... a new vintage always represent a new expression of the terroirs and Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Aligote. Francois Millet, Domaine Comte Georges de …
[Read more...] about Burgundy 2016 … Impressions and some initial thoughts
On my March 2017 trip to Burgundy I had the chance to taste some more 2015 whites - and this have added some perspective on the vintage - and provided some further insights into this rich but surprisingly charming vintage. I had the pleasure to visit Domaine Leflaive, Domaine des Comtes Lafon, …
[Read more...] about Vintage Report – 2015 white Burgundies – Insights
Just back from my March trip to Burgundy where I had the opportunity to taste and retaste many 2015s - some bottled, some prepared for bottling and even some still in cask. At the Trilogie en Côte de Nuits I tasted many different estates - and more than 100 wines to calibrate my view on the …
[Read more...] about Vintage Report 2015 Reds – updated buying advice
Spring, Sun ... and a one weeek Burgundy trip ahead - and quite a few interesting articles in the pipeline - what is not to like! This is an article about a small vertical with four Bruno Clavelier Vosne-Romanée Les Hautes Maizieres - including the vintages 2011 to 2014. As a side story: I …
[Read more...] about Bruno Clavelier Vosne Les Hautes Maizieres small vertical
I love Chambolle-Musigny perhaps the most vibrant and sensual appellation ... While the Chambolle appellation is rather large the number of top end producers located in the village of Chambolle is rather limited, and somehow it's not often a bright new star is rising from this village. There …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight – Domaine Bertheau Chambolle Les Amoureuses
