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This is a brilliant vintage, and the liveliness of 2019 suits the Bouchard Pere et Fils style very well indeed, its slight reserve being boosted by the year's vivid acidity and energy. These are a treat. Tasting notes - Bouchard Pere et Fils red 2019s I was delightfully pleased and even …
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Four open bottles of Domaine Moron-Garcia! It sounds almost too good to be true! This was nevertheless what happened, as I had the chance to follow four wines over a week. I was very impressed when I tasted the Moron-Garcia '19s from the cask in late 2019 and again in 2020, and now I had the …
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Domaine Bonneau du Martray has a long history, both in Burgundian terms and in the Winehog's experience. I have followed the estate for 20 years or so, and have tasted vintages covering the last 35 years. I have had the pleasure of tasting the fruits of the estate with both Jean le Bault de la …
Ladoix-Serrigny is one of three villages which cradle the Corton hill, Aloxe-Corton and Pernand-Vergeleses being the others. Like Pernand, the village of Ladoix is overshadowed by the reputation of the Corton vineyard, and by Aloxe-Corton's famous name. That goes equally for its vineyards and …
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Sometimes you know that a new man or woman in a great vineyard will almost certainly produce something special... Chantereves: This estate has a special place for me; I like and enjoy the wines here. As an old Mosel fanatic, I value the German link that Tomoko Kuriyama brings to the wines. That …
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