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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I am now into my main tasting of the 2020 vintage - after helping get the 2021s made and ready for the cellar. I started initially tasting some 2020s this summer, but now it's time to dig deeper and get a real feeling for the vintage. My aim, however, has been refined, and will presumably …
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Aladame: a legendary producer from Montagny, an appellation that deserves much more attention and acclaim. Aladame is located in Montagny-les-Buxy, and while more and more estates are popping up in the appellation, a large percentage of the Montagny harvest (70% or so) is still bottled by the …
It has a classic touch, a special balance and elegance, and - I can't explain why - an almost regal glow. I am talking about Domaine Carrette, a new-found favourite in Pouilly-Fuissé which I've discovered, along with a few other new stars in the Pouilly sky. The estate is managed by the family's …
One of my goals is to find and promote more enjoyable, affordable Burgundies. It is therefore extremely important to use an understandable, reliable rating system for more modest wines, a system that has vinous joy and pleasure at its core. Somehow I don't think an 80- or 84-point rating will …
Lively, enjoyable, and affordable Burgundies: Is this too good to be true? Not really, as the right focus can ensure you many delightful Burgundy moments without breaking the bank. It is, however, important to note that many of these wines may be found in the sub-88-point bracket, hence rendering …
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