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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Domaine les Astrelles is a relatively new, exciting estate located in Gevrey-Chambertin, on the industrial side of town east of the railway line. It is in fact a new iteration of the old Pierre Naigeon domaine. Les Astrelles is the name give to it by Isabelle and Jean-Marie Chapier, who …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine les Astrelles – Tasting the 2022 Whites
It's that time again - the time of nervous vignerons, the time of potential spring frost. On the night of April 18-19, frost hit parts of Burgundy. There are no reports of serious damage - yet - but the problem is ongoing this week, and we are now see candles lit in the most …
I have a soft spot for riesling, and have over the past several years developed a new-found love for dry Rheingau wines. I love these wines' mineral notes, as well as their culinary possibilities - not to mention the aperitif joy they can bring when young and just bottled. I love the …
[Read more...] about Eva Fricke and the Joy of Riesling – in Premeaux
Enough is enough. I'm tired of producers of average Burgundies charging extremely high prices. While wise producers like Joseph Drouhin have decided to lower prices significantly (15% in many cases - bravo!), others are apparently continuing the suicidal policy of increasing them even further. …
[Read more...] about Vins d’Emotion: It’s About Love, First and Foremost
During Les Grand Jours de Bourgogne, and the last week in Champagne, many people came over to greet me and introduce themselves. Thanks a lot for the kind and encouraging words. I enjoy meeting people; it's a great part of wine, and talking to wine lovers from different countries adds to my …
