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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is by far the largest owner of Musigny; it owns more than seven hectares, equivalent to almost 70% of this magnificent grand cru, located just north of the Chateau du Clos de Vougeot. Musigny is to a large extent de Vogüé, and the de Vogüé name is very much linked …
[Read more...] about The Different Red de Vogüé Musignys from 2022
Burgundy and tradition are strongly linked, but as in all other aspects of life, change eventually takes the stage. At Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, new winemaker Jean Lupatelli has now come through his second vintage, 2022, a large and lovely vintage at de Vogüé. New winemaker = new ideas …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – Tasting the 2022s from Cask
It's Wednesday afternoon, and my tastings are progressing smoothly in Burgundy, with their number well adapted to my pace and thoroughness. I often wonder how some tasters can manage four, five or even six tastings a day; I've even heard about seven or eight daily visits. This is beyond my …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – Tasting the 2021s
Burgundy and tradition are strongly linked, but as in all other aspects of life, change eventually takes the stage. At Domaine Comte Georges Vogüé, new winemaker Jean Lupatelli has made his first strides with the cool and exciting 2021 vintage. He took over from François Millet, who retired last …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – Tasting the 2021s from Cask
Traditions and Burgundy are strongly linked, but as in all other parts of life, change eventually takes the stage. At Domaine Comte Georges Vogüé, winemaker François Millet retired this past spring after more than three decades making the wines there. His first full vintage was 1986, but he also …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – tasting the 2020s from cask
