A new rising star! This is how people like me - wine journalists - write in a moment of excitement and sometimes even ill-hidden self-promotion. The truth is, however, that this vigneron is not that well-known, but presumably cherished by many private clients in France. So OK: for me, a …
Vins d'Émotion
Emotional whites … a Winehog view
Vins d’émotion - Burgundies of passion - have been uppermost in my mind since the fall trip I made to Burgundy. They have taken up a fair amount of space in these pages as well. While there is some consensus between myself and my circle of wine-loving acquaintances as to the characteristics of red …
Burgundy 2019: A first look
We need a cheerful note, positive news, and to look forward to a new and open world .. after you know... the... It is very early, but I need to speak up about the 2019 Burgundies, as they seem to be of a special, almost royal, breed and class. Hog at Home I have during the past weeks tasted …
New visual indentity for Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
Domaine Arnaux-Lachaux has introduced a new visual identity to match the invigorated style of the estate wines. Here is Charles Lachaux explaining the new labelling: "We are very proud to introduce you to our new visual identity. We had the desire to help people understand our …
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Domaine Fabien Coche Meursault Les Luchets 2017
More Domaine Fabien Coche .. a new name in my glass - or perhaps not, as the estate was earlier known as Domaine Coche-Bizouard. The Meursault Les Luchets - just above Chevalieres and Meix Chavaux - is quite a step up from the Bourgogne. It's rich and refined, and again very delicate and slightly …
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