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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
It seems like Jean-Nicolas Méo is on a winning streak ... and this is confirmed by the 2023s where all the usuals show very well ... and some big surprises really hit the bullseye. Jean-Nicolas Méo's wines followed the nature and style of the vintage, with a gentle, vivid hand - even the Cortons …
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No need to keep you in suspense: Domaine Méo-Camuzet did very well with its 2022s. Jean-Nicolas Méo's wines followed the nature and style of the vintage, and he made the wines with a gentle, generous hand. Bravo! This is not the 2019 vintage that celebrates full-throttle wines like there's …
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The 2021s come from a year of surprises, because the conditions for winemaking were definitely not good in Burgundy. First, there was the April frost, then hail in June, then rot and mildiou. There are not many positive things to mention regarding the growing season. But in the end, the good …
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To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. Comments and thoughts The list contains producers that regularly score an emotional rating, and they are ranked in three levels. I hope this proves useful; …
[Read more...] about Vins d’Emotion from Vosne-Romanée and Flagey-Echezeaux (update)
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 …
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