Connoisseurs and collectors have for decades sought out and been fascinated by wines that give hedonistic joy and pleasure. They seek that overwhelming urge to pour another glass (or find another bottle) that is too intense to ignore. This has led to a surge in demand for these wines, partly or …
Vins d'Émotion
Vins d’Emotion from Volnay and Pommard
To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. This list was updated on April 30, 2024 Comments and thoughts The list contains producers that regularly score an emotional rating, and they are ranked …
Terroir View: Domaine Georges Glantenay Volnay Santenots
Domaine Georges Glantenay is setting new standards these days, and is improving its quality year by year. Its Volnay Santenots 2020 is one of the wines that has impressed me the most with its tremendous energy and verve. Let's take a quick - and newly formatted - look at the Glantenay Santenots …
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Vins d’Emotion from the Côte de Nuits – Off Piste
To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. In this article I have assembled vignerons from the smaller, but still very exciting, appellations: Dijon, Marsannay, Fixin, Côte de Nuits villages, and Hautes Côtes …
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Visit to Marchand-Tawse and Domaine Tawse – Tasting the 2020s
It's always a privilege to meet my vigneron neighbour in Nuits-Saint-Georges, as the Tawse winery is located in my backyard. Pascal Marchand is one of the most knowledgeable vignerons in Burgundy, and it's a treat to hear his views based in vast knowledge and long experience. This is how we …
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