Viticulture is a very important part of winemaking. Many would say the most important part, believing that wines are made in the vineyard, not in the cellar. I have therefore decided to take a closer look at different viticultural practices while I walk and bike through the vineyards. 101: …
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Arnoux-Lachaux Viticulture – Procès 1
Charles Lachaux, the head of Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux in Vosne-Romanee, is currently amongst the most dynamic viticulturalists in Burgundy. His changes and improvements at the estate are moving forward with incredible speed. 16/02/2021 I have therefore decided to follow closely the viticultural …
Visit to Domaine Julien – tasting the 2019s from cask
A big week of tastings requires a timely editorial turnaround, so there is very little poetry in this article covering the 2019 vintage from Etienne Julien. For more information on the Julien estate, check this previous tasting article on the domaine's wines. The 2019s from Domaine …
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Domaine Jobard-Morey 2018s
Meursault is a village with many surprises, and one is still able to find new producers there with interesting vineyards and delightful wines. One such is Domaine Jobard-Morey, an estate (evidently) related to both the Jobard and Morey families. The domaine is managed by the young Valentin Jobard, …
Domaine Bruno Dangin – beyond Cremant
Bubbles, bubbles - Sekt, Spumante, Cremant and Champagne. Let me begin by saying the sparkling wines from Bruno Dangin have caused me some trouble - some hours and even days of pondering. Winehogs are not built to think! The Cremants from Bruno Dangin are clearly top end, and this is where …