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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Guillaume Rouget and his wife Laure Guilloteau are not exactly new in the wine business, and the estate in Vosne-Romanée has a long history as the home of one of the most legendary producers of red Burgundy - Henry Jayer. They have, however decided to create a new estate "Domaine Les …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Domaine Les Petits Lieux tasting the 2023s
Domaine Prieuré-Roch has always had a strong place in my heart; a tasting in 2004 or 2005 in Copenhagen with Henry Roch really spurred my love of these wines. It’s now been almost seven years since Henry Roch passed away, and the estate is showing great form – perhaps a bit more streamlined? or …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Prieuré-Roch tasting the bottled 2022
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 …
[Read more...] about Visit to Marchand-Tawse – Tasting the 2023 Reds
Vincent Ledy has evolved quite a bit since my earliest visits. One thing about Vincent that hasn't changed over the years is that he remains the slightly frisky vigneron who will try anything and everything to make better wines. I love it when adventurous, innovative people attack their work …
[Read more...] about Visit to Vincent Ledy – Tasting the 2023s
Back at Gouges after sadly missing the 2022s ... my fault really. The more forward and effortless style really takes Gouges to new levels, and with the vivid 2023s and a quite short elevage for the lesser wines we see some more joyful and enjoyable Gouges wines. Impressions of the 2023s …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Henri Gouges – tasting the 2023s
