There is a core list of famous estates that has set the bearings of the Winehog travel through Burgundy. One is Ponsot - Domaine Ponsot, and since 2017, still with the same illustrious and mysterious person behind these magnificent wines - Laurent Ponsot. I started my Burgundy journey back …
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Visit to Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – Tasting the 2023s from Cask
Burgundy and tradition are strongly linked, but as in all other aspects of life, change eventually takes the stage. At Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, "new" winemaker Jean Lupatelli has come through his third vintage, 2023, a large and lovely vintage at de Vogüé. New winemaker = new ideas …
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Visit to Domaine Mugnier – Tasting the 2023s
The Mugnier 2023s are as expected delightfully complex and refined, they are however also quite lightfooted compared to the stellar 2022s from this estate. I do like the lightfooted 2023s and therefore the Mugniers are a welcomed addition to the delicate part of the 2023 vintage. 2023 holds …
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The new Domaine des Chézeaux
A new estate is emerging on the starry blue sky of Burgundy, Domaine de Chézeaux - or should I say the new Domaine de Chézeaux - based on the vineyard holdings of the Mercier family who owned the Domaine de Chézeaux estate located in upper Gevrey-Chambertin. Domaine de Chézeaux was sold to …
Visit to Domaine Georges Glantenay – Tasting the 2023s
Domaine Georges Glantenay is a sister-and-brother venture, with Sarah being in charge of sales and Guillaume overseeing viticulture and winemaking. This year, it was Sarah who welcomed me, as Guillaume was occupied elsewhere. We had a fine tour through the cellars, and a beautiful view of the …
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