I used to be slightly ambivalent about the big houses in Burgundy .... in some sense it's tremendously impressive they can produce an almost infinite number of bottles each year and still maintain a high quality, on the other hand one sometimes feels that something is missing .... a human touch or a …
Bouchard Pere et Fils
Bouchard Pere et Fils, Le Corton 1990
The 1990 Le Corton from Bouchard is a quite impressive wine. In the bouquet red fruits, some floral notes, forest floor and a hint of truffle ... good complexity. On the palate fine red and dark fruit and good concentration. It has a good balance and length. Still some dry tannins from the oak, and …
WineHog rating system – more than points
My aim with the Winehog is unchanged, but I have for some time wanted a stronger focus on the hedonistic pleasure and simple enjoyment of drinking Burgundies. I have therefore adjusted my mission statement: "My mission is to help readers find more joy and hedonistic pleasure in Burgundy wines; to …
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