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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Again last year, Domaine Dujac held a series of larger tastings during which journalists had the opportunity to taste the 2022s. This is a new format that works well for my journalistic side, but it nevertheless takes some of the romance and poetry out of the tasting experience. Welcome to 2023; …
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No need to keep you in suspense: Domaine Méo-Camuzet did very well with its 2022s. Jean-Nicolas Méo's wines followed the nature and style of the vintage, and he made the wines with a gentle, generous hand. Bravo! This is not the 2019 vintage that celebrates full-throttle wines like there's …
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The very best of 2022? In my view, the vintage at Domaine Mugnier is close to perfect, given the year's conditions. Many writers will talk about the beautiful weather conditions, but in reality, 2022 was not a walk in the park. If there had not been a stroke of luck with a late rain, the wines …
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Domaine Georges Glantenay is a sister-and-brother venture, with Sarah in charge of sales and Guillaume overseeing viticulture and winemaking. This year it was Sarah who welcomed me, as Guillaume was otherwise occupied. We had a fine tour through the cellars, and a beautiful view of the 2023s …
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We're now well into October, and the second part of the 2022 wine-tasting season can begin. My first stop on the tour is Domaine Gérard Mugneret, a visit I have been looking forward to for some time. Pascal Mugneret, Gérard's son, runs the estate, and is a friendly chap with an open mind who …
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