There are many streamlined, commercial estates in Burgundy these days. There are also a bunch of youngsters trying to make progress. And then there are the "hippie" domaines: estates run by innovative growers with a more experimental approach Some of these hippies are so-so, but others have grown …
Savigny-lès-Beaune
Jane Eyre: An Australo-Norwegian surprise!
I was involved over the last couple of months in a project reviewing some Hospices de Beaune wines for an Asian client. It was interesting in that it focused more on the elevage than on the wines themselves, and showed in many instances wider degrees of decision-making freedom taken by the vignerons …
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Maison Gautheron d’Anost
What's in a new name? Who will be the next star? These are difficult questions, as many people are closely following the Burgundy market looking for clues. I first met Bastien Gautheron at the Aligoteur tasting in March, having noticed the name somewhat earlier. So brand new? Or just new to …
Case Basse Soldera Toscana IGT 2018
Winehog tasting notes from the heart, with no fluff! …
Domaine Camp-Atthalin Savigny-les-Beaune Les Prévaux 2019
Winehog tasting notes from the heart, with no fluff! …
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