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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2019 vintage will surely be remembered for its high quality. But I will never forget the troublesome process of visiting and tasting the wines due to the Covid-19 situation. The vignerons are doing their utmost to receive you, and I owe a debt of gratitude to them and to the BIVB. All have …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg – tasting the 2019s
I have a soft spot for the wines from Mugneret-Gibourg. They have a classic stance and gives serious hedonistic delight. They require attention and respect - and quite some aging to reach their optimum complexity and hedonistic joyfulness. The wines have the dignified friendliness of the …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg Echezeaux
I have a soft spot for the wines from Mugneret-Gibourg. They are wines of pleasure and enjoyment, yet they still require some aging to reach their optimum complexity and hedonistic joyfulness. It's easy to mention the domaine's three grands crus as favourites. Yet it would be a grave error to …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Mugneret-Gibourg Chambolle-Musigny Feusselottes
Clos de Vougeot has a magic ring to it, although some wines from this large vineyard could be described as rather indifferent; others even poor. One wine which always shines, however, is the Mugneret-Gibourg example that has graced our palates for over 60 years. The domaine's current plot …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Mugneret-Gibourg Clos de Vougeot
Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg is always a treat, even in the relatively hot 2018 vintage. We were received by Marie-Christine Mugneret and got a short introduction to the vintage. The wines here are always in balance with the vintage, and express the nature and character of the year. The 2018s …
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