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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Burgundy for collectors and other geeks is about sorting and picking the right producers and the very best wines. It is always a balance, as top-end producers often make both very good wines and some less interesting wines, to say it bluntly. Domaine Armand Rousseau produces a range of truly …
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The 2024 vintage was difficult, as the production was very limited. Duroché have many small cuvées ... some were not made in 2024, others were not served due to the limited production. This is the name of the game in 2024, where some surprisingly good wines were made. As always, the visit to …
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My visit to Domaine Jean-Luc Burguet (formerly Domaine Alain Burguet) in Gevrey Chambertin was one of the most positive tastings I had in 2024. Jean-Luc Burguet is a delightful, thoughtful and first and foremost, cheerful vigneron who makes beautiful and hedonistic Pinots ... just the way I like …
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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! Tasting the …
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Passion, talent and pride make wines and sell wines. A winemaker without passion and talent rarely if ever produces emotional wines ... and to think talent is enough, one would be mistaken ... passion and the will to go that extra mile to achieve greatness is what separates the great from the …
