I started working with the term and concept Vin d'emotion a bit more than 5 years back when a small group of friends sat together in Vosne-Romanée to define what a truely emotional wine should offer. I have been working on understanding and refining the definition of Vin d`emotion ever since that …
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Vin d’émotion is perfect phenolic ripeness
I have now used Vin d'émotion for five years, and it's clear to me that this evaluation method is more correct and even simpler than the traditional 50-100 point Parker scale. It has worked very well, but so far, I have failed to provide a clear and simple explanation of the link between phenolic …
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Visit to Domaine Méo-Camuzet – Tasting the 2023s
It seems like Jean-Nicolas Méo is on a winning streak ... and this is confirmed by the 2023s where all the usuals show very well ... and some big surprises really hit the bullseye. Jean-Nicolas Méo's wines followed the nature and style of the vintage, with a gentle, vivid hand - even the Cortons …
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Flavour of the Year 2025 – Charles Boigelot
Sometimes, one gets the temptation to break the patterns and the conventions ... so here we go ... more about this later ... During my tastings at Domaine Charles Boigelot, I have been more and more impressed by this young man and his wines. To me, he is one of the largest new talents in …
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Visit to Domaine Morey-Coffinet tasting the 2023s
It is always a treat and a great pleasure to visit Thibault Morey ... as there is a zen-like balance and tranquility over this estate ... nothing forced but wines made like nature intended them - it seems. I am of course back at Domaine Morey-Coffinet tasting the elegant wines from the prime …
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