Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
One of my favorite parts of Burgundy is Premeaux - and since I seem to be the only one to think that Premeaux should have its own appellation - l think its fair to assume that it will continue to be a part of Nuits-Saint-Georges for now. I have covered many of the Premeaux monopoles, but somehow …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Comte Liger-Belair NSG Clos des Grandes Vignes
Cheerful, relaxed and yet intrigued ... this are the emotions one gets when visiting Étienne Julien at Domaine Julien in Comblanchien. This also apply to the wines made here - they are energetic and vibrant with an effortless hedonistic note of being easy going. Like Étienne Julien the …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Julien – tasting of the 2015s from cask
Preconceptions and old habits sometimes or even often leads to mistakes and this is also the case in Burgundy - especially in times of change. A lot of estates in Burgundy are taken over by new generations and this often leads to a change of style and better quality. The new generation often …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Lamarche – tasting the 2015s from cask
Immense talent and effortlessness .. I always try to capture the core impressions and qualities of the estates I visit. I have followed Domaine Georges Noëllat since the 2011 vintage and have always been amazed by the effortless nature of the wines .. they are not forced, they are a natural …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Georges Noëllat – tasting of the 2015s from Cask
Domaine Cathiard is now established as one of the top estates in Burgundy - quality has been truly impressive since the 2011 vintage - and the prices have skyrocketed in the great market as demand has grown exponentially. So expectations are high when you visit the modern estate buildings at …
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