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 …
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Vins d’Emotion from Gevrey-Chambertin
Researching more deeply vins d'émotion reveals that it is often the same producers - and even vineyards and plots - that produce the wines that qualify for this attribute. Particularly, the two- and three-heart ratings are frequently the same wine year in and year out, although naturally the …
Vins d’émotion – from Lachaux to Roumier
Some people think that the vin d'émotion attribution is given only to a specific type of wine. Nothing could be further from the truth. What unites these wines is the hedonistic pleasure they give, the tension and energy they have to offer, the dynamic feeling that makes you want another glass …
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Tasting the 2019s at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
Expectations - divine expectations! Charles Lachaux is making some giant quality leaps, possibly even surpassing many of the current top-end domaines in Burgundy. His progress is that notable, made through hard work and dedication, and by making some very rapid, important changes in viticulture …
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Points are a useless guide to lesser wines
Lively, enjoyable, and affordable Burgundies: Is this too good to be true? Not really, as the right focus can ensure you many delightful Burgundy moments without breaking the bank. It is, however, important to note that many of these wines may be found in the sub-88-point bracket, hence rendering …
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