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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Domaine de l'Arlot is often overlooked by today's busy, stressful world of flashy media and expressive, modern, low-sulphur wines. L'Arlot is a return to more classic values, although the wines are far from "old school" or, for that matter, outdated. There are some beautiful, classical …
[Read more...] about Domaine de l’Arlot – flirting seductively with 2019
The luxury of tasting wines from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti is a rare pleasure that one is lucky to indulge from time to time. I could say that the wines have become tremendously expensive, and I would be right. But they were always expensive, so this is really beyond the point. In some …
[Read more...] about The DRC Richebourg 2010 and a contrasting RSV
Expectations - divine expectations! Charles Lachaux is making some giant quality leaps, possibly even surpassing many of the current top-end domaines in Burgundy. His progress is that notable, made through hard work and dedication, and by making some very rapid, important changes in viticulture …
[Read more...] about Tasting the 2019s at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
On July 8 I had the pleasure of visiting the vineyards of Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux with Charles Lachaux to see his massive viticultural changes (see separate article). Here are some photo impressions from the tour: …
[Read more...] about Images from Arnoux-Lachaux’s viticulture field trip
I'm back at Domaine Cathiard after missing the 2017s last winter. And YES, it is good to be back. Cathiard has certainly taken its place in the Vosne hierarchy as a regular, dependable producer of hedonistic and very enjoyable wines. These are great wines. So let's get thrilled ... Photo: …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Cathiard – tasting the 2018s from cask
