Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I have started to explore some of the lesser known appellations north of Gevrey and furthermore South of Chassagne-Montrachet, as they do offer some lovely and often more affordable wines. In Maranges I have visited Domaine Chevrot, in Marsannay Domaine Sylvain Pataille, and in Santenay both …
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October 24th 2017 - delighted to be back at Domaine Arnaud Tessier in Meursault - expectations high and feeling motivated to taste some fine Meursault. Arnaud Tessier - who seems to love hard work - is expanding the estate, after buying the neighbouring buildings. The work began almost one year …
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One of the "new" interesting estates in Burgundy is Domaine Rougeot in Meursault - where the two brothers Pierre Henri Rougeot and Alexandre Rougeot together with their father Marc Rougeot are making some lovely wines - both red and whites. 2016 is a serious vintage - November 2017 I first …
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In early November 2017 I had the oportunity to visit Domaine Arnaud Ente - one of the top producers of Meursault. I have followed the wines of Arnaud Ente over the last 15 years after a Sommelier at the restaurant Le Jardin de Remparts recommended his wines back in the days. This is a low key …
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A treat to taste a Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Perrieres in top condition - and the 2004 Perrieres tasted with the SO2 group was in perfect shape. The bouquet offered forward matured notes - white and yellow fruits - white peach, pineapple, apple - quite floral with some delicate notes of …
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