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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Vogüé time .. tasting of the 2016s from bottle in Copenhagen + a few extra wines to add even more pleasure to the day. As usual Jean-Luc Pepin is in Copenhagen for this early premier of the vintage .. what a treat. Depressing quantities but magnificent quality Just a recap .. Domaine …
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The 1970 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is a fresh yet ageing beauty. The nose is vibrant and fully mature - with sous-bois and a lovely mature red fruit. On the palate more power - quite intense - with lovely length and balance. Lovely fruit .. very elegant showing that Bonnes …
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The Vogüé 2016 tasting in Copeheagen also included a retaste of the 2009 Bonnes-Mares and Musigny ... a lovely return. The 2009s have been quite difficult to access over the years since the presentation - quite reductive at times - but now they seem to smile to the world again, and show that …
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Sometimes it's important to step back from the stressed everyday life, and appreciate, enjoy and be grateful. The annual Vogüé week as we can call this event - or rather series of events - has come to define the Burgundy year in Denmark, and with that a important part of the Burgundian tradition …
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Back in the Drouhin cellars to taste a selection of the reds - again with the charming and very competent Veronique Drouhin. Visiting Drouhin This year I had the opportunity to taste some of the 2017s from Maison Joseph Drouhin from cask with winemaker Veronique Drouhin - the notes from the …
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