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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2022 vintage in many ways is back to normal - and back to volume - after frost destroyed much of the '21 vintage. To say that 2022 is without issues is perhaps an overstatement, but tasting the wines, one is left with a smile and a joyful mind. These are hedonistic wines, generous, and …
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I had a nice line-up of tastings in March, April, and May, many with the producers of great white Burgundies. Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey and Domaine Caroline Morey were two of these, with wines made in shared facilities in Chassagne-Montrachet's the new business end. And this year the …
I am back at Domaine Morey-Coffinet for the pleasure of tasting these elegant wines from the prime vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet ... The wines were served by the charming and enthusiastic Marjolaine, who took me through the big lineup with useful comments and grace. And as there's no …
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The 2021 vintage in many ways comes from an annus horribilis, especially if you are located in Côte de Beaune and make white wine. The April frost struck hard and also somewhat randomly, leaving some vineyards denuded of fruit, according to Domaine Leflaive winemaker Pierre Vincent. The estate …
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I'm back at Faiveley to taste with Erwan Faiveley. This was a quick taste of the 2021 white highlights - highlights chosen by Erwan. He is normally brutally honest about his wines and the vintage, and so it proved with the 2021s. Put plainly and simply: This was a somewhat difficult year, …
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