I have now tasted a few 2021s, and while I've tried to avoid sampling too many while still tasting the big, intense 2020s, the time has come for first impressions. I saw the harvest, participated in the harvest, and watched the winemaking. Now I am following the elevage as part of the process of …
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Vins d’Emotion from Volnay and Pommard
To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. This list was updated on April 30, 2024 Comments and thoughts The list contains producers that regularly score an emotional rating, and they are ranked …
Visit to Domaine Pierrick Bouley – Tasting the 2020 Vintage
It's been some years since I visited Domaine Pierrick Bouley, and it is good to be back in this cool cellar in the centre of Volnay. I had tasted a few 2019s from Pierrick and they showed lovely promise. I was, therefore, eager to visit on my 2020 tasting round. I am not planning to visit all …
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Terroir View: Domaine Georges Glantenay Volnay Santenots
Domaine Georges Glantenay is setting new standards these days, and is improving its quality year by year. Its Volnay Santenots 2020 is one of the wines that has impressed me the most with its tremendous energy and verve. Let's take a quick - and newly formatted - look at the Glantenay Santenots …
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The Riedel/Grassl and Zalto partnership – March 2022
"I, Winehog, take thee, Riedel/Zalto/Grassl, to be my wedded stemware, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health ... " Be that as it may, we do tend to update our preferences, and Grassl is new in my line-up. This is …
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