Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Chambolle Charmes; Chambolle charm .... I always loved the wines from this quiet small village wedged into the valley north of the legendary Musigny vineyard. Musigny Grand Cru defines this appellation - but it has so much more to offer - and I'm not thinking only about Bonnes Mares - I'm also …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Ghislaine Barthod – tasting of the 2015s
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
