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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2005 Burgundy vintage received much acclaim when it was released onto the market. Then a debate followed regarding the character of the vintage, and some criticism arose - not always in the most civilized fashion. But what is the current state of the 2005s, now almost 15 years down the …
[Read more...] about The case of the 2005 red Burgundies – Orderrrrrrrrr!
The Winehog has a long history with Domaine Dujac, as I have followed it since the early 1990s. I have tasted many wines even further back - including a delightful 1976 Clos St. Denis that is a benchmark for hot vintages, alongside some 1947s and perhaps a few 1959s from other domaines. After …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Dujac – tasting the 2018s
Domaine Hubert Lignier was one of first estates I visited when I began my quest to understand Burgundy. This was back in the late 1990s when Romain Lignier was making truly magnificent wines at Domaine Hubert Lignier. Sadly Romain passed away in an untimely fashion in 2004 and, while the years …
[Read more...] about Terroir View: Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche – a new cuvée
The Bonnes Mares 1999 is a tremendous wine. In my view a step up from the otherwise gorgeous 1999 Clos de la Roche. The nose is giving maturing notes, sous-bois, mature red and dark berry fruit. On the palate tremendous depth and power ... a grand vin ... starting to show the full potential. This is …
The Clos de la Roche 2007 is forward and frank like so many 2007. The nose is brimming with red fruits - based on a moderately deep mineral note. On the palate lovely fruit - good depth considering the vintage, with a vivid and joy-full fruit. Not a big Clos de la Roche, but nevertheless a lively …
