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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Maison Moillard-Grivot is a well known negociant firm in Nuits-Saint-Georges - established in 1850 and while it's an old reknown firm - the reputation is not so prominent these days. The 1992 vintage is however a very fine vintage for the whites - although some wines now are starting to fade …
[Read more...] about Moillard-Grivot, Chassagne-Montrachet 1992
It's always a treat to taste old Burgundies, and this week I had the opportunity to taste three aged Burgundies at a light lunch with some good friends. On the table was a Chassagne-Montrachet 1992 from Moillard-Grivot, a Dujac Clos Saint-Denis 1976, and lastly a Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge from …
[Read more...] about Old Burgundies of excellent, lesser and unknown repute
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
