Vins d'émotion are my passion, and my mission in Burgundy. I want you to drink seductive, enjoyable, delicate Burgundies. They are not always easy to find, but when you do... ❤️ I adore emotional Burgundies, the wines that strike a special sensual note that assures them a place in …
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Visit to Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair – Tasting the 2022s
One of my most exciting tastings so far this year is the 2022s from Comte Liger-Belair, as it includes a number of new wines from the expansion of this already fabulous estate. With the 2022 vintage Louis-Michel Liger-Belair got new plots in Grands Echezeaux, Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts, La …
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The Silence of a Wine
Now he's losing his marbles. But nevertheless, hear me out - or read me out! A true vin d'émotion is all about the balance. Are the tannins, the fruit, and mineral details allowed to show and shine as they were intended? Or are parts of the palate or bouquet taking over the expression of the …
Visit to Domaine Leflaive – Tasting the 2021s Before Bottling
The 2021 vintage in many ways comes from an annus horribilis, especially if you are located in Côte de Beaune and make white wine. The April frost struck hard and also somewhat randomly, leaving some vineyards denuded of fruit, according to Domaine Leflaive winemaker Pierre Vincent. The estate …
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Flavour of the Year 2023: The Winner is Bastian Wolber
I find it gratifying to promote new, talented people and estates; this is one of the primary functions of the Winehog. To explain this initiative a bit more, while I find the work of young vignerons like Charles Lachaux truly admirable, these well-known producers already have the complete …
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