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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Clos St. Marc 2014 from Patrice Rion is lovely wine ... and quite a contrast to the more stony and expressive Les Argillieres from the same producer. The Clos St. Marc s offering a more filigree and delicate side of Premeaux, In the nose rich red and dark cherries - quite airy with a intense but …
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This is a new format on winehog presenting, new, unknown, forgotten or overlooked producers. It's a short presentation, reminder and recommadation of the producer. I will use these articles to inspire the discovery of the lesser known Burgundy producers. We all know the big names - but tend to …
[Read more...] about Producer Insight: Domaine Michéle et Patrice Rion
Clos St. Marc ..... is a monopole in Nuits-Saint-Georges, or should I rather say Premeaux. The vineyard is now owned by Domaine Michéle et Patrice Rion ... a very fine but also in my view a somewhat overlooked producer. It's a very interesting terroir - located in the hearth of Premeaux .. so …
[Read more...] about Vineyard Insight: Clos St. Marc a small and forgotten monopole
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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