Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Sitting in the office on a sunny day catching up on some articles before the trip goes to Burgundy next week. The spring is here ... and the Rhino is barking in the garden - either to greet the new warmer season - or to warn the neighbour - don't disturb my view! It's very rare to have the …
[Read more...] about Vosne Village Gallore – Domaine Bruno Clavelier 2014
During the last year or so I have heard from many that Charles Lachaux has made tremendous progress at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux - the style has changed to a lighter and more floral style - with less oak and less extraction. I must say that I was slightly skeptical when I turned off the D974 and …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, tasting of the 2015s
Is the map of famous vineyards in Burgundy deceptive? My curiosity has always been aroused by the 'unknown' vines right next door. When you are standing in a hallowed plot, and a very short distance away is a big, old, symbolic vine that looks like it was born in another century....you can't help …
[Read more...] about Collins Corner #6 – Vosne-Romanee Haut Maizieres …
There are many fine village terroirs in Vosne-Romanee producing some of the very best village wines from Burgundy. If we go 20 or 30 years back most village wines were blends made from several vineyards but in recent years more and more single vineyard village wines have gained a stronger …
[Read more...] about Vineyard Insight: Vosne-Romanee Les Hautes Maizieres
I have a soft spot for Les Hautes Maiziéres - in my view one of the most interesting village terroirs in Vosne-Romanee - aside from a few of the monopoles. The 2005 edition from Henri Roch is a magnificent example ... offering power, complexity and drinkability well beyond it's level. The nose is …
[Read more...] about Domaine Prieure-Roch, Les Hautes Maiziéres 2005
