Let's discover Sylvaine and Alain Nordmand! The name has a Nordic/Scandinavian ring to it, but Alain actually comes from the Nievre departement. Originally from the Nievre in France, Alain Nordmand settled in Macon to develop and manage a 13-hectare vineyard business. Since the company was taken …
Pouilly-Fuissé
Domaine Carrette 2017, 2018 and 2019
It has a classic touch, a special balance and elegance, and - I can't explain why - an almost regal glow. I am talking about Domaine Carrette, a new-found favourite in Pouilly-Fuissé which I've discovered, along with a few other new stars in the Pouilly sky. The estate is managed by the family's …
Marcel Brubach 2019
Since Christmas, I have been tasting samples of new wines and estates, ones that the Winehog has never tasted before. It is an exciting endeavour. and it's yielding some disappointments, some expected results, and some very pleasant surprises. One of the pleasant surprises is Domaine Marcel …
The comprehensive list of the 22 Pouilly-Fuissé 1ers Crus
The new classification of Pouilly-Fuissé is now public, and it includes 22 - twenty-two! - 1ers crus in the fine Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. Is 22 the right number, you might ask. I don't know! But the vast number certainly complicates the process of understanding each and every one of them, of …
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