Vosne-Romanee Clos du Chateau

Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château – my vin d’emotion

By Steen Öhman July 20, 2021 -

The joy of drinking a true vin d'emotion is unparalleled. Effortless, enjoyable, and hedonistic, these are wines with great drinkability, and they're sometimes even down-to-earth, with true glou-glou character. One of my favourite vins d'emotion is the Clos du Château from Domaine du Comte …

The effect of biodynamics

By Steen Öhman July 12, 2021 - 2 Comments

One rarely has the opportunity to monitor or research the effects of viticultural efforts and initiatives on the finished wine; this is understandable. Yet a deeper understanding of these methods and their effects could only help quantify the quality of a wine, as well as the basic elements that …

Egrappage: Destemming
Éraflage : Destalking
Foulage: Crushing or stirring
Encuvage: Vatting
Pigeage: Cap Punching down
Remontage: Pumping Over
Fermentation Alcoolique: Alcoholic Fermentation
Ecoulage: Running off
Décuvage: Devatting
Pressurage: Pressing
Assemblage: Blending
Débourbage: Must Settling
Bourbes: Lies (general translation)
Fermentation Malolactique: Malolactic Fermentation
Soutirage: Racking
Sulfitage: Sulphiting
Elevage: Maturing
Collage: Fining
Filtration: Filtration
Mise en bouteilles: Bottling