Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Sometimes even I can find some truth and meaning in the world of Burgundy. Last year I wrote the following after a visit to Camille Thiriet: "Camille Thiriet is a woman with true grit, real passion, and perseverance - and she sometimes doesn't follow Burgundy's rules and conventions. I must admit …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Camille Thiriet: Tasting the 2021s
We journalists (or should I say the Winehog) like logical, coherent explanations and stories, as they fit into our preconceived and structured world. Many producers live up to this preference, with logically rounded portfolios of wines. We rarely we see producers going off the grid and …
[Read more...] about Maison Thiriet: tasting some 2019s and 2020s
I do love Burgundy. I continually find new talents and exciting new wines from estates and negociants. This time a new talent in Comblanchien - actually the Chateau de Comblanchien, the large mansion located above the village. It is the base of Camille Thiriet, who has started a small …
[Read more...] about Maison Thiriet at the Chateau de Comblanchien
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
