Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
COVID-19 Day 7 in the Winehog burrow in Denmark: I'm working pretty normally, and the situation is more a mental challenge so far, not yet really imposing a true change in lifestyle. In other words, I should not complain. And I do have the 2018 and adorable 2019 Burgundies to talk about. There are …
[Read more...] about First impressions of Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé 2019s
The last aftermath of the Credit Crunch? No; just thoroughly enjoying this Bourgogne blanc! This is of course the Musigny Blanc, which is just beginning to regain its former glory after the vineyard was replanted. Note - the first vintage of Musigny Blanc Grand Cru post-replanting was 2015. The 2010 …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Bourgogne Blanc 2010
I adore J.-F. Mugnier's wines (as do most people). They have a core of enjoyability rarely seen in Burgundy. Joie de vivre is a good way to describe the sensation evoked by these wines, although they are so much more than plain and simple hedonistic pleasures. Mugnier made very hedonistic 2015s, …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine J.-F. Mugnier, tasting the 2018 vintage
Vogüé time! As mentioned before, in Denmark we have a fine tradition of Jean-Luc Pepin visiting each year in September or October to present the newly released de Vogüé lineup in Copenhagen. Jean-Luc Pepin and two faithful Vogüé fans Add to this some nice dinners, and we have what we call de …
[Read more...] about Comte Georges de Vogüé 2017s – bottled and delightful
The 2004 Musigny from Vogëé is starting to unfold and shedding the slight austerity. It's a bit rustic and still some tannnins left. Strong minerality - classic Musigny - with a good mid-palate fruit. I sort of prefer the Dujac Bonnes Mares 2004 for its refinement .. although it's lighter. Give this …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Musigny 2004
