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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Back in Fixin .... actually, this is my second visit to Fixin this fall. Not impressive, I know, but a serious cold prevented me from attending the open domaine event in Fixin this weekend. I like a well-made Fixin, but also feel that many estates here still have issues in judging the oak level …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet – Tasting the 2024s
Ledy Vins is a new, exciting estate in Nuits-Saint-Georges - owned and conceptualised by the fabulous Aurélie. This is a new and surprising domaine ... with a lot of power and ideas charged and ready to unleash... an explosion of energy and some lovely and attractive wines. An amazing …
[Read more...] about New vintage new labels from Ledy Vins by Aurélie
There are quite a few new estates created in Burgundy every year, but somehow the Domaine Marshall in Nuits-Saint-Georges is the most exciting newcomer in years. Now, after a year,r I am back and tasting the bottled 2023 vintage again and doing a first test of the 2024s. Domaine Marshall has …
[Read more...] about Marshall a super interesting first vintage
November tradition - tasting with Sebastien Cathiard at Domaine Cathiard in Vosne-Romanée... this year, vintage 2024. Sebastien is showing a limited lineup as the low yields prevent the production of two cuveés (Thorey and Murgers) and the serving of others - there is so little wine in …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Cathiard – Tasting the 2024s from Cask
To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. Comments and thoughts The list contains producers that regularly score an emotional rating, and they are ranked in three levels. I hope this proves useful; …
[Read more...] about Vins d’Emotion from Chassagne-Montrachet and St. Aubin (revised)
