Dimanche 19 novembre 2023 Conférence de presse HALLES DE BEAUNE, PLACE DE L’HÔTEL DIEU, ENTRÉE B 09h45 : Conférence de presse La Conférence de presse des Hospices de Beaune et du Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne aura lieu sous les Halles. 163ème Vente aux …
Hospices de Beaune
Hospices de Beaune: Elevage by Jane Eyre
The importance of elevage to the Hospices de Beaune wines is often overlooked, but in reality, quite a bit can be done to change and improve the Hospices' wines. I have been looking at the effects of elevage - the oak used (often the Hospices barrel), racking, barrel time, etc. - and this has led …
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Hospices de Beaune – Are You Ready?
The time for the next Hospices de Beaune auction is nearing: November 19. If you want to join the fun, it's time to prepare. Readers of the Winehog will know that I am perhaps not the biggest fan of the Hospices de Beaune wines, although the recent vintages really have improved. This puts the …
Hospices de Beaune: Elevage by Michel Lafarge
The importance of elevage to the Hospices de Beaune wines is often overlooked, but in reality quite a bit can be done to change and improve the Hospices' wines. I have been looking at the effects of elevage - the oak used (often the Hospices barrel), racking, barrel time, etc. - and this has led …
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WineHog rating system – more than points
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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