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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The wines from Domaine Pierre Labet are often overlooked, overshadowed by the wines François Labet makes at Chateau de la Tour, the top brand of his group. This is my usual introduction, and while it is true, a new, dynamic element has been added to the equation - Edouard Labet, François' …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Pierre Labet – Tasting the 2020s
Grands Echézeaux is one of the most prominent grands crus, despite being just below the top-tier names like Romanee-Conti, La Romanée, La Tâche, and Musigny. It sits in a category with vineyards such as Richebourg, Chambertin, and Romanée Saint-Vivant - very close to the top. Grands Echézeaux is …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Georges Noëllat Grands Echézeaux
The Winehog is quite old, in a sense dating back to the French Revolution (1789-1799). It's at those dates that I decided to bookend my historical research, and not look too much at the period before the Revolution. Why? Because the pre-Revolutionary period was very much another world, and in most …
[Read more...] about Biens Nationaux – A New (Old) Beginning
My good friend Robert Collins is back on Winehog giving his view on a Burgundian topic. This time, Pouilly-Fuisse. Recent news of a classification of Pouilly-Fuisse vineyards was met with great acclaim. My personal travels in this country and its wines span 45 years, so a moment of reflection was …
[Read more...] about Collins Corner #26 – one vine, 3 countrysides
It's always a privilege to meet my vigneron neighbour in Nuits-Saint-Georges, as the Tawse winery is located in my backyard. Pascal Marchand is one of the most knowledgeable vignerons in Burgundy, and it's a treat to hear his views based in vast knowledge and long experience. This is how we …
[Read more...] about Visit to Marchand-Tawse and Domaine Tawse – Tasting the 2020s
