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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Burgundy is a facinating place, and even very famous producers like Domaine Armand Rousseau have "secret" wines that are not sold commercially. We already covered the Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Chateau, but there is actually another even more unknown Rousseau bottling ... the Bourgogne …
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Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of the most well known and prestigious domaines in Burgundy. The wines from this Domaine are known all over the world ... except one almost "secret" wine. It is a Gevrey-Chambertin like many other wines from Rousseau ... and the first vintage was 2012 ... it's made …
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Philippe Pacalet is one of my favorite producers for pure enjoyment and pleasure .. his wines are in my view a safe bet, if I just want to relax with a delightful pinot after work. The Pacalet wines rarely stay long in my cellar, although they age quite well …. I just love to enjoy them so my …
[Read more...] about Visit Philippe Pacalet, Tasting of the 2014 vintage
One of the highly acclaimed “new” domaines in the Gevrey-Chambertin appelation is Domaine Marc Roy. I had until recently only tasted one bottle from this exiting estate, and that left me with a desire to explore these fine village wines further. I was therefore delighted when I had the …
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Maison Camille Giroud has a special place in my Burgundy heart, as the wonderful Cortons from this house convinced me that the Corton hill can in fact produce red wines that deserves the Grand Cru classification and at the same time be a delightful experience in the glass. Yes I have for many years …
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