I have, as you know, asked readers to pitch in with the vins d'émotion you have enjoyed over the years. I will publish some of these here to show more examples and explanations of what a vin d'émotion is - to you and to me. The 1st vin d'émotion 2015 Domaine Bizot Vosne-Romanée (tasted …
Vins d'Émotion
Your Vins d’Emotion?
We can all remember the bottles that have given us the greatest experiences, and sometimes we can (hopefully) recall the ones that gave us the greatest pleasure: the true vins d'émotion. I want to know your vins d'émotion Send me a message (below) and tell me about the wine, when you drank …
Domaine Georges Glantenay: A Producer of Vins d’Emotion
After yearly, consistent improvements, I have decided to promote Domaine Georges Glantenay to the top of vin d'émotion producers' chart: . It is my highest praise on the vin d'émotion evaluation scale. First and foremost, the wines from Georges Glantenay are truly hedonistic and enjoyable. But …
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Flavour of the Year 2024 – Candidate No. 1
I find it extremely gratifying to promote new, talented people and estates. This is also what many buyers and collectors are looking for in a world of ever-increasing prices. This is also why one of the primary goals of the Winehog is to explore new producers. To explain this initiative a bit …
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Visit to Domaine de Cassiopée – Tasting the 2022s
Nothing is more pleasing than following new estates and seeing the success of hard-working vignerons. When they have chosen the high road and located their estate - in this case Domaine de Cassiopée - in Maranges (more precisely, Sampigny-les-Maranges), then my admiration is even greater. A lot …
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