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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
One of my most exciting tastings this month was the first sampling of the 2023s from Comte Liger-Belair, including a number of new wines from the estate's 2022 expansion. With the '22 vintage, Louis-Michel Liger-Belair got new plots in Grands Echezeaux, Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts, La Croix …
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The story of the 2022s from Anne Gros turned out to be more exciting than expected, as Anne's son Paul Tollot-Gros has created his own estate, taking with him some vineyards. In the short term, this hasn't had important consequences for Domaine Anne Gros, but I expect that more vineyards could be …
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It's always a privilege to meet up with my vigneron neighbour Pascal Marchand in Nuits-Saint-Georges. He is one of the most knowledgeable winegrowers in Burgundy, and it's a treat to hear his views, which are based on vast knowledge and long experience. This is how I learn! Pascal is a great …
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During my visit to Vosne-Romanée, I became aware of changes brewing at one of the family estates. This is normal, and happens in the best of families. New generations need to try their wings to see if they can continue producing good wines and, most importantly, position them on the market given …
The Domaine d'Eugénie wines have improved tremendously over the years - especially the last five - reaching new levels of refinement and delicacy. These are very refined wines! By giving the wines the proper time and respect, some truly lovely, joyful moments can be had from d'Eugénie. Vins …
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