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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
It's been some years since I visited Domaine Pierrick Bouley, and it is good to be back in this cool cellar in the centre of Volnay. I had tasted a few 2019s from Pierrick and they showed lovely promise. I was, therefore, eager to visit on my 2020 tasting round. I am not planning to visit all …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Pierrick Bouley – Tasting the 2020 Vintage
My second visit at Domaine Pierrick Bouley - after tasting the 2015s last year. I liked what I tasted from the 2015 vintage - so thought I would check out the 2016s also. I was not dissappointed - as Pierrick Bouley have produced some fresh and quite energetic wines in the 2016 vintage. They are …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Pierrick Bouley – tasting of the 2016 vintage
Normally I always taste the wines before I decide to visit a producer. I only visit estates where I know there is a good chance that I will like the wines - thus also will be able to write something positive and perhaps even recommend some wines. Many Burgundy collectors are quite lucky, as they …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Pierrick Bouley – tasting of the 2015 vintage
On the last two days of my Burgundy trip I had five tastings. Domaine Faiveley, Domaine Pascal Bouley, Maison Camille Giroud, Domaine des Croix and last but not least Domaine J.-F. Mugnier in Chambolle Musigny. All visits offered lovely 2015s .. confirming the findings from the tastings done …
[Read more...] about 2015 impressions – the two last days of a lovely week
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 …
[Read more...] about WineHog rating system – more than points
