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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
One of my great moments this summer was a visit at Marchand-Tawse in Nuits-Saint-Georges. To be honest the visit came somewhat unannounced, as the visit was not planned in advance - so a surprise visit so to speak. So a bit unprepared from my side - especially regarding the entry wines - so …
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The prices on top vineyards in Burgundy have reached astronomic levels, and this means that the plots on the top vineyards rarely are traded these days. The ownership structure is somewhat stuck in the old patterns .. with little or no possibility to acquire plots on the big grand crus for …
The NSG village from Marchand-Tawse is a pleasent surprise i many ways. It's a blend of three plots : Les Allots and Les Lavie?res north of Nuits-St-Georges towards Vosne-Romane?e, and Les Maladie?res to the south of Nuits-St-Georges. First wine from this estate for me .. embarrassing actually. The …
[Read more...] about Maison Marchand-Tawse, Nuits-Saint-Georges 2013
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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