Sometimes, the wine world throws you a curveball which set the wines and Burgundy in a slightly different light. The visit was Alvina Pernot - the granddaughter of Paul Pernot in Puligny-Montrachet, a relatively new estate, it was started in 2018 - still building experience and taking over more …
Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres
Visit to Domaine Jean Chartron – tasting the 2024s from cask
Chartron is becoming a favourite for the Winehog in Puligny, or should I say in Côte de Beaune, as the estate covers a large part of the Beaune whites. It is always a treat and a pleasure to visit Jean-Michel Chartron - as the wines seem to be improving year after year, Domaine Jean …
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Visit to Domaine Leflaive – Tasting the 2023s
Domaine Leflaive is always a treat ... I’ve had the pleasure of previous wine makers and managers, but this time, I met with Brice de La Morandière, who is the current leader of Domaine Leflaive, and as a family member, a part-owner of Domaine Leflaive. This was a cheerful visit ... great and …
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Visit to Domaine Jean Chartron – tasting the 2023s from bottle
Domaine Jean Chartron is one of the most prominent, historic landowners in Puligny-Montrachet, having owned several of its holdings for more than 100 years. This year, I again have the pleasure of tasting with Jean-Michel Chartron, who is running this fine estate with his sister Anne-Laure …
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Visit to Domaine Leflaive – Tasting the 2022s
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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