The weather is very hot in Burgundy ... almost record-breakingly hot, and this will, in the end, affect the ripening process of the wines and the potential quality of the vintage. All was fine aside from some sunburn of the grapes ... but now the extreme heat is starting to create problems. This …
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Harvest 2025 – #J-15 – Harvest News 1-2025
Time to harvest again ... and therefore also my regular or even sometimes daily reports with news, photos and comments from the Burgundian harvest. The preparation for the harvest is in its final phase, as the picking is expected to start around August 25th - some have confirmed this date …
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Vin d’émotion is perfect phenolic ripeness
I have now used Vin d'émotion for five years, and it's clear to me that this evaluation method is more correct and even simpler than the traditional 50-100 point Parker scale. It has worked very well, but so far, I have failed to provide a clear and simple explanation of the link between phenolic …
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Vin d’émotion – potentially
Vin d'émotion is basically very easy - it's a wine that makes you want to pour another glass ... then the full bottle, before you start checking for the next bottle and where you can get it. In essence, “Joie de vivre” is the beautiful French phrase often used to express a cheerful enjoyment of …
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The world of Burgundy is evolving, sometimes for the good ... sometimes not! The prices of buying or renting vineyards are, in some cases, exploding. This can sometimes have unexpected consequences for the tasting and rating of the wines. I got this reply from a vigneron earlier in 2024 and I …