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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2020 vintage holds fine promise. But it's also a vintage not without risks and difficulties that could arise if one was not careful. Thibault Liger-Belair has gauged the vintage correctly it seems by not extracting too hard. Hence he has maintained the energy in and the fresh pinot expression …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair – Tasting the 2020s
Domaine Grivot has been highly consistent in its quality over the last five years, if not even longer. The wines here are predictable in a good way, meaning that high expectations for the 2020s were in order. The vintage, with its excellent acidity, good concentration, and structure, should work …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Grivot – Tasting the 2020s from Cask
The 2020s are in many ways special wines, coming from a vintage with potent structure and intensity. Their balance is usually very fine, with the acidity giving lovely equilibrium to the wines' generous constitution. This balance is often impeccable, and will help provide serious drinking for …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Méo-Camuzet – tasting the 2020s
Gros Frère et Soeur does not require any introduction; it's one of the best-known estates in Vosne-Romanée. Yet somehow the domaine has lost some ground over the last 30 years. It is still prominent, yes; but it's no longer amongst the very top picks in the village. This is how it goes: Changes …
[Read more...] about Gros Frère et Soeur – A Quick View of the 2020s
The northern part of the Richebourg vineyard is - or at least was - called Les Verroilles sous Richebourg. The two parts of Richebourg are today labeled as one vineyard, and talk about the differences between the two is now rare, and random. But there are some interesting geological and …
