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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2005 Burgundy vintage received much acclaim when it was released onto the market. Then a debate followed regarding the character of the vintage, and some criticism arose - not always in the most civilized fashion. But what is the current state of the 2005s, now almost 15 years down the …
[Read more...] about The case of the 2005 red Burgundies – Orderrrrrrrrr!
The 2010 Aux Combottes is developing slowly yet surely, and beginning to show some maturing notes. This is a gorgeous effort with lovely tension and energy. It still shows quite some tannins in the lovely 2010 manner - effortless and refined - as well as the coolness of this delightful year. More …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dujac Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 2010
The 2010 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts is unfolding nicely - here being served with the equally good Gevrey Aux Combottes. No doubt the Beaux Monts is the more refined wine, but it lacks the mineral intensity of the Gevrey and some of the energy from the Gevrey terroir. This is nevertheless one of …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dujac Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 2010
The Winehog has a long history with Domaine Dujac, as I have followed it since the early 1990s. I have tasted many wines even further back - including a delightful 1976 Clos St. Denis that is a benchmark for hot vintages, alongside some 1947s and perhaps a few 1959s from other domaines. After …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Dujac – tasting the 2018s
Tasting old bottles - 50-year-old wines - is something of a lottery. Nevertheless, the expectations were very high this week when I tasted a Romanée-Conti 1966. Let's be honest: It was not in top form. Dead to be precise, with very strong oxidised notes and some oxidised fruit aromas. No pleasure …
[Read more...] about Hope for an old Romanée-Conti, and a delightful Dujac 1976
