Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The time has come to evaluate the findings and details found during the 2024 harvest - what is good - and what is bad seen here before the fermentation. I know it is early - but there are at least some heavy question marks ... and some strong doubts. Low ripeness - sugar, physiological …
[Read more...] about Burgundy 2024 – fermenting – the serious issues
Burgundy is full of surprises and unknown gems ... and while I think I know the Nuits-Saint-Georges area I must admit that a 30 ha estate just a few km from my home can slip by. LE DOMAINE DE MONTMAIN in Villars-Fontaine Villars-Fontaine The village Villars-Fontaine is up and above on the …
[Read more...] about Domaine de Montmain – “Le Clos du Château”
Good morning Burgundy ... The harvest is now almost done except for the late starters and bloomers. A very difficult harvest with yields well below the normal ... a disaster as several growers have described it. I spoke to Jean-Louis Trapet yesterday who told me that they expect to finish …
Who makes the Hospice de Beaune wines? The eleveur or the Hospices de Beaune? Or both? Check out this video; it's a new format for me. …
[Read more...] about Who Makes the Hospices de Beaune Wines?
Good morning Burgundy ... When I started the reports on the 2024 vintage 14 days ago I did not plan the frequency or the dominance of these small vintage notes - it sort of took over my day, my work, the blog ... and the harvest life. This has been a surprising and spontaneous journey ... …
