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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2021s come from a year of surprises, because the conditions for winemaking were definitely not good in Burgundy. First, there was the April frost, then hail in June, then rot and mildiou. There are not many positive things to mention regarding the growing season. But in the end, the good …
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Pierre Duroché is a man of reflection, and while he keeps his thoughts and vineyard tests to a close circle, he does have some pretty strong views about wine - and wine journalism. During the past several years, Pierre has voiced his concern about the use of points (the 50- to 100-point scale …
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I always enjoy tasting at Domaine Georges Noëllat, where Maxime Cheurlin has for more than a decade now produced some memorable wines. The scene has changed a bit, however, as Maxime has rented a cellar in Nuits-Saint-Georges (quite near the Winehog's home), presumably to ease delivery to me and …
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Thibaud Clerget has been busy the last couple of years, and he has now completed a new office building at his domaine in Pommard. More importantly, he has expanded his estate with a big share of the former Domaine Régis Rossignol-Changarnier estate that he's divided with Arnaud Baillot. This …
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I've always had a soft spot for David Croix's wines, although global warming has made it difficult to make the vivid, lively wines that I prefer from him. In 2021, the cooler, somewhat difficult conditions gave David the opportunity to shine as the fabulous winemaker he is. Due to the Covid …
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