I tasted the wines of Bastian Wolber for the first time in October 2022, and I already sensed back then that I was in the presence of a very promising vigneron. As I claimed back then, give him some top vineyards - please! - and he will delight your palate and treat your hedonistic addictions …
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Visit to Domaine Antoine Lienhardt – Tasting the 2023s
The siblings Héloïse and Antoine Lienhardt are the talented, enjoyable people behind Domaine Antoine Lienhardt in Comblanchien. This was my first visit to the estate -strangely - as I taste and drink many of its wines thanks to my local wine pusher. So I should know the wines, but let's go …
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The talented Mr Wolber!
I tasted the wines of Bastian Wolber for the first time in October 2022, and I already sensed back then that I was in the presence of a very promising vigneron. I'm always cautious when proclaiming new or potentially new stars, as this has an inflationary tendency; not everyone can be a star. …
Visit Up Above to Domaine de la Douaix – Tasting the 2021s
"Gilles of Arcenant: There is something poetic about the beautiful hills of the Hautes Côtes and the wines of Gilles Moustie. They are slightly rustic, perhaps, but yes, also poetic." This was the opening of my first article about Domaine de la Douaix, a special estate with some exceptional …
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Laisse Tomber? I Say All Rise!
Demand for Burgundy wines is tremendous, and the interest in new names is equally great, perhaps even greater. This increases the focus on finding new talents - truly new talents; people who can rock the boat and produce great wines from lesser terroirs and/or make interesting wines from …