From time to time, the discussion of ratings on the 100-point scale turns up. These days, this debate is intensifying, as vignerons and consumers see the points system starting to collapse. I have already introduced the vin d'emotion score, as I find this much better as a guideline for finding …
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Visit to Domaine des Croix – Tasting the 2021s from Cask
I've always had a soft spot for David Croix's wines, although global warming has made it difficult to make the vivid, lively wines that I prefer from him. In 2021, the cooler, somewhat difficult conditions gave David the opportunity to shine as the fabulous winemaker he is. Due to the Covid …
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Visit to Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé – Tasting the 2021s
It's Wednesday afternoon, and my tastings are progressing smoothly in Burgundy, with their number well adapted to my pace and thoroughness. I often wonder how some tasters can manage four, five or even six tastings a day; I've even heard about seven or eight daily visits. This is beyond my …
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Terroir Insight: Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Verseuil
One of my favorite Volnays from Thibault Clerget is the 1er Cru Clos du Verseuil, a monopole located on the slope leading up to the Pousse d'Or estate. This was a relatively unknown vineyard (to me at least) until Thibaud took over at Domaine Clerget in 2015. And while the plot is mentioned in …
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Flavour of the Year: And the Winner is…
I find it gratifying to promote new, talented people and estates; this is one of the primary functions of the Winehog. To explain this initiative a bit more, while I find the work of young vignerons like Charles Lachaux truly admirable, these well-known producers already have the complete …
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