Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
It's rare to discover relatively unknown estates with large holdings of grand cru vines and, especially, white grand cru on the mighty Corton hill. My most recent find is Domaine Michel Voarick in Aloxe-Corton, an old estate, and somewhat atypical, as it has an interesting history in the village …
[Read more...] about Domaine Michel Voarick: Corton-Charlemagne Out in the Open
Vin d'émotion is seen by some as merely a marketing term, or a concept designed to promote a certain type of wine - or even the Winehog himself. All are entitled to their view on this topic. That said, I encourage all Burgundy lovers to check out the vin d'émotion lists and test the qualities of …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure – Tasting the 2021s from Cask
When one writes about wine, the scribblings can easily become standard, run-of-the-mill gossip and notes. The re-use of content and text is systemized in this business as much as in others. But sometimes a little more reflection is needed. Let's take the essential question first: Why do I really …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure – tasting the 2020s from cask
I had not tasted Chantereves' wines for a couple of years, and I was therefore anxious to have a go at the magnificent 2019 vintage. Sadly, COVID issues sent the plans down the drain, and in the end I had to settle for an early look at the 2020s, along with a taste of three '19s. The 2020s …
To quote Joni Mitchell: You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone. For many of us, the freedom to travel, converse, exchange and enjoy is often taken for granted, yet in the current environment it is clear how fragile are these moments with friends and compatriots. One such moment was last …
