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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Gilles of Arcenant: There is something poetic about the beautiful hills of the Hautes Côtes and the wines of Gilles Moustie; slightly rustic perhaps, but yes, also poetic. Gilles is a sturdy Belgian who is in the Hautes Côtes with a strong purpose. He is certainly the guy to take the high …
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I first tasted the Domaine Pierre Girardin wines in Copenhagen last year, and was intrigued by the wines coming from this young man. Back then I wrote: "A new star is born? Perhaps. In any case, without doubt a bright new talent has emerged!" This still applies, and I have now tasted more …
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I'm back below the Corton hill in Ladoix-Serrigny, visiting Michel Mallard at his family estate that is conveniently called ... Domaine Michel Mallard, after his grandfather. For a bit more info on the Michel Mallard estate check the article about the white 2018s. Ladoix a part of Aloxe …
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I'm back below the Corton hill in Ladoix-Serrigny, visiting Michel Mallard at his family estate that is conveniently called ... Domaine Michel Mallard, after his grandfather. Domaine Michel Mallard is one of the more prominent and well-known estates in Ladoix, as Michel is also the winemaker …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Michel Mallard – tasting the white 2018s
The 2017 Corton-Charlemagne from Henri Boillot is a delightful wine, offering both true class and hedonistic pleasures. The nose is open and expressive - very charming with lovely orchard fruits, notes of peach and pear, and infused with citrus fruits. It has an intense minerality and is airy and …
