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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Visiting Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is a treat for anyone, as the wines and the terroirs here are, if not second to none, at least unparalleled. Add to this the storied domaine's new, talented winemaker, Alexandre Bernier, and one knows one is in for a rare experience. Respect for the …
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Sometimes we see the world as static, and believe that major changes to the Burgundy scene are rare and almost all historic. This is, however, not always the case. Rumors are, however, rumbling in Burgundy, and while its current structure seems old, well-known domaines are not as ancient and …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Lamarche – Tasting the 2020s from Cask
Exciting news from Vosne-Romanée: Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair will expand, with 2.65 hectares of new plots in prominent vineyards. Louis-Michel Liger-Belair will get his first plots in Grands Echezeaux, Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts, La Croix Rameau and Aux Reas. Furthermore, the estate is …
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I visited Domaine Sirugue for the first time back in 2014, and while the wines were showing well then, I think it's fair to say the quality has improved significantly in subsequent years. Sirugue has gained both intensity and fruit definition over the years; yields are now more fitting, and the …
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A Thursday morning - sunny and just the sort of day where I take advantage of Brompton (my bicycle with electric support for the 'Hog). Burgundy is now covered in autumn colours; it's beautiful, and a delightful time of year. It is great to be back at Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot to taste its …
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