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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
It is always a treat and a great pleasure to visit Thibault Morey ... as there is a zen-like balance and tranquillity over this estate ... nothing forced but wines made like nature intended them - it seems. I am of course back at Domaine Morey-Coffinet tasting the elegant wines from the prime …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Morey-Coffinet tasting the 2024s
To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. Comments and thoughts The list contains producers that regularly score an emotional rating, and they are ranked in three levels. I hope this proves useful; …
[Read more...] about Vins d’Emotion from Chassagne-Montrachet and St. Aubin (revised)
Burgundy is all about terroirs, and while you can make emotional wines from modest terroirs, the great emotional wines almost always come from the very best terroirs. Not all classified terroirs can apparently make a true vin d´émotion ... and it is therefore important to know your terroirs …
[Read more...] about Favourite vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet
Finally, I had the opportunity to visit Céline Fontaine-Gagnard, the talented vigneron at Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard. Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard was founded by Laurence Gagnard - the daughter of Jacques and Marie-Josèphe Gagnard - and her husband Richard Fontaine in 1985. Today Céline Gagnard is …
[Read more...] about Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard tasting the 2024s
Olivier Lamy is one of the greatest winemakers in Burgundy today. He has had me confused at times, but his explanation and clarification have convinced me. The Lamy wines are brutally honest ... perfectly expressing Olivier's vision and the terroir. Some wines are more to my liking, but others …
