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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I like the wines from Domaine Sylvain Dussort, and while the 2021 vintage was difficult (frost and other issues), some exciting wines from the estate are now in bottle. Anne-Caroline is gradually taking over with, of course, backing from her father. The Dussort estate Domaine Sylvain Dussort …
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Vincent Ledy has evolved quite a bit since my first visit. He is, nonetheless, still the slightly frisky vigneron who will try anything/everything to make better wines. And his is a world of contrasts (see wines below). I love it when adventurous, innovative people attack their work with …
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I have tasted Sylvain Dussort's wines several times, and each time they left me with a strong impression; they are wines of quality, and with an attitude. I was therefore eager to visit the estate, and to meet Sylvain and his daughter Anne-Caroline. The Dussort estate Domaine Sylvain Dussort …
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Vincent Ledy has moved quite some way since my first visit a year and a half ago. He is, nonetheless, still the slightly frisky vigneron who will try everything to make better wines. That leads him to try things that no one else would try - aside from perhaps Marc Soyard and other like-minded whole …
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Visiting a legend: This is quite a claim, but a fitting one for a tasting at Domaine Emmanuel Rouget in Flagey-Echezeaux. I arrived on Brompton (very convenient and speedy), and found the discreet Emmanuel Rouget estate in the village - he who lives hidden lives well. By the way, some visits …
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