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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Hand-destemming grapes bunch by bunch - or a variation on this technique - is being tested and implemented more frequently by some of Burgundy's winemakers. Domaine Moron-Garcia, headed by Pierre-Olivier Garcia, was presumably the first to practice "baie par baie" (berry by berry) destemming in …
[Read more...] about The perception of roses – Domaine Jean-Pierre Guyon’s 2020s
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
To be honest it's difficult to write an intro to this article - as I'm running out of adjectives regarding the magnificent wines from Domaine Sylvain Cathiard. In my view this is an estate that is truly at the top of its game - yet quality seem to get a notch higher each year. Great to see …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Cathiard tasting of the 2016s from cask
After tasting several producers making a range of Vosne-Romanée and Flagey-Echezeaux wines it’s pretty clear that the 2016s from these ares are divided in two groups - the ones seriously affected by the April frost, and the others not touched significantly by the frost. Related …
[Read more...] about Insight 2016 reds – the cool wines from Vosne-Romanée
Thursday was a busy day, starting out with a memorable tasting at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. First out a tasting of the 2016 vintage from cask with Alexandre Bernier, the righthand man of Bernard Noblet. Related articles …
[Read more...] about Impressions from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Cathiard
