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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I have always been a big fan of Chanterêves, and like all talented vignerons, I've been wanting good grapes and vineyards to come their way. Now they have. The estate's party piece is five different aligotés. Five! And they are magnificent offerings from Guillaume and Tomoko, the lovely people …
[Read more...] about Chanterêves: Aligoté (and Corton-Charlemagne)
Winehog tasting notes from the heart, with no fluff! …
[Read more...] about Domaine de Montille Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Saint-Juliens 2019
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is by far the largest owner of Musigny; it owns more than seven hectares, equivalent to almost 70% of this magnificent grand cru, located just north of the Chateau du Clos de Vougeot. Musigny is to a large extent de Vogüé, and the de Vogüé name is very much linked …
[Read more...] about The Different Red de Vogüé Musignys from 2022
Burgundy and tradition are strongly linked, but as in all other aspects of life, change eventually takes the stage. At Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, new winemaker Jean Lupatelli has now come through his second vintage, 2022, a large and lovely vintage at de Vogüé. New winemaker = new ideas …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – Tasting the 2022s from Cask
This was my second visit to Domaine Michel Noëllat, and it was again hosted by the charming Sophie Noëllat, assisted by her wine-making cousin Sébastien Noëllat. These are very nice people, and quality here is improving year by year. The Noëllats in Vosne The family diagram below is …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Michel Noëllat – Tasting the 2021s
