A poetic name - «Viola Odorata» - from the Corgoloin area of Côte de Nuits Villages and the lieux-dits of «En Vireville» (2 different parcels) and «En Fontenelle». This is made from very old vines - 70 to 85 years old. The Naudin-Ferrand Côte de … [Read more...] about Domaine Naudin-Ferrand Côte de Nuits Villages «Viola Odorata» 2012
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Winehog Awards – affordable and enjoyable wines in focus
The focus on drinkable and at least somewhat affordable wines has led to the initiation of the Winehog Award. I know that most wines with an 86-point rating often are overlooked and forgotten, while the 93-point Malconsorts gets more … [Read more...] about Winehog Awards – affordable and enjoyable wines in focus
Domaine Trapet-Rochelandet … the lesser-known Trapet
There's Trapet, and then there's the less-well-known Trapet-Rochelandet ... In Gevrey-Chambertin, the relatively unknown Domaine Trapet-Rochlandet has an interesting, substantial portfolio of vineyards, including a plot in the delightful … [Read more...] about Domaine Trapet-Rochelandet … the lesser-known Trapet
Visit Domaine Duroché – tasting the 2018s from cask
A summer visit to Domaine Duroché to taste the 2018 vintage was a treat, as this is one of the rising stars of Gevrey-Chambertin. Pierre Duroché made some tremendous 2015s and 2016s, lovely 2017s, and thus my expectations for the 2018s were high, … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Duroché – tasting the 2018s from cask
Domaine Arnaud et Sophie, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain rosé 2018
Burgundian rosé again .. and the 2018 is even better than the 2017 (surprisingly). The Arnaud et Sofie estate - started by Arnaud Sirugue and his wife Sofie Noëllat - has produced a delightful rosé. It's a forward and quite expressive wine - generous … [Read more...] about Domaine Arnaud et Sophie, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain rosé 2018
Domaine Arnaud et Sophie, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain rosé 2017
Burgundian rosé is not common on the winehog table - but I am expanding a bit on the summer rosé theme. The new Vosne estate Arnaud et Sofie - started by Arnaud Sirugue and his wife Sofie Noëllat - has made a delightful rosé, provence style. It's a … [Read more...] about Domaine Arnaud et Sophie, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain rosé 2017
Rosé: a Winehog tasting of 2018 Bandol and Côtes de Provence
The Winehog sometimes travels to the southern part of France. Perhaps even more surprisingly I also have a soft spot for rosé wines - a love affair going back 20 years to a stay in Paris. I enjoy a good rosé, as these chilled wines - preferably … [Read more...] about Rosé: a Winehog tasting of 2018 Bandol and Côtes de Provence
Domaine de Bellene – Nicolas Potel, in other words
Summertime and tastings. This week I attended a presentation of Domaine de Bellene by the founder of the estate Nicholas Potel, a well-known name in the Burgundian wine world. It was a lovely and quite extravagant tasting at the fine old Hotel … [Read more...] about Domaine de Bellene – Nicolas Potel, in other words