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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
On a rainy and cold day in Burgundy it’s nice to focus on something positive and invigorating ... and what could be better that a visit at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti tasting the latest vintage - 2016 in this case. The tasting this year was conducted by Alexandre Bernier, who also was in charge …
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On my October 2017 yrip I had the opportunity to vist Domaine Faiveley to taste the 2016 vintage. As last time Erwan Faiveley conducted the tasting himself, choosing a fine but limited selection of the best wines in the huge portfolio of Faiveley wines. To taste the full portfolio is for me too …
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The Hospices de Beaune Corton Charlotte-Dumay 2014 is slightly closed - like quite many 2014s are starting to be currently. This is a Cuvée made from Corton Les Ranardes and Les Bressandes - total area of the Hospice holdings here are 2.66 ha (63% Renardes) according to Domaine des Hospice de …
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My second visit at Maison Harbour after the tasting the 2015s in January 2017 - and now it's already time to taste the 2016s at this minuscule estate in Savigny-Les-Beaune. Good to be back to see how these fine people are doing with their somewhat crazy endeavour .... and somehow relieved …
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In the twilight zone between frost and mildew we find a revelation, as the 2016 wines rise from the ashes like Phoenix ... full of vibrant life and energy. While the producers rightfully complain about the low quantities in the 2016 vintage - most are now trying to repress the memory of the 2016 …
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