It is always a balance ... when we can use the term Vin de soif. In my book, all wines can, in principle, be a vin de soif ... a term that relates perfectly to joie de vivre ... "Joie de vivre" is a beautiful French phrase often used to express a cheerful enjoyment of life, an exultation of …
Aloxe Corton
Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure – Tasting the 2022s from Cask
Nicolas Faure's wines are, for me, perfect examples of vins d'émotion. They are not perfect wines, they are not technical wines, but they are wines of joy and pleasure, made for hedonistic indulgence with friends (good friends). They are also, sadly, difficult to buy and getting costly in the …
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Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure – Tasting the 2021s from Cask
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 …
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Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure – tasting the 2020s 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 …
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A few Chantereves’ 2019s
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 …