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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Château de Charodon, under Louis Vallet, is a relatively new name on the Burgundy scene, although Vallet has long worked at different estates here - most recently at Domaine Pierre Bourée, his family domaine. However, he's turned the page and started a new negociant business in the buildings of …
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Domaine Boigey Freres is one of the new estates in Vosne-Romanée, and after a cautious start, the Boigey brothers are picking up momentum. The 2022s are a step up for the domaine in Vosne's ranks, and from simply being on the map, these wines are now getting seriously interesting. They have …
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Writing for the the web, and reviewing wine, are complex matters, and people sometimes tend to take even slightly negative comments or articles very seriously. I live in Burgundy, and I see the good, bad, and ugly sides of this beautiful region. I love it, and while perhaps this doesn't give me …
Great news for the fan of good food and wine: Domaine Prieuré-Roch is opening a new restaurant located at the top of the estate in Premeaux-Prissy overlooking the magnificent Les Argillieres vineyard. The name of the new place is Premnord, and the restaurant is located in a sweet spot in some …
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A new stop on my tasting calendar, Domaine François Buffet is a classic Volnay estate producing enjoyable, light-footed Volnays and Pommards. Marc-Olivier Buffet has managed this estate since 2005, and is the seventh generation at this fine producer. I've been planning to visit here for years, …
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