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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
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 …
[Read more...] about Restaurant Premnord – A New Destination
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, …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine François Buffet – Tasting the 2022s
The 2021 vintage was problematic, with all kinds of challenges in the vineyards. For the whites, the April frost killed all hope of a great vintage, as the chardonnay vines were further along in their development than the pinot, hence more susceptible to frost damage. The result was a small …
[Read more...] about Visit to Château de Charodon – Tasting the White 2021s
Domaine Garcia is one of the estates that I follow closely, hence they are amongst the first in my initial round of tastings of the 2022 vintage. I did the harvest (or part of it anyway) at Domaine Garcia in 2021 and 2022, and therefore I had the opportunity to follow the vinification …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Garcia – First Tasting of the 2022s from Cask
Vins d'émotion are my passion, and my mission in Burgundy. I want you to drink seductive, enjoyable, delicate Burgundies. They are not always easy to find, but when you do... ❤️ I adore emotional Burgundies, the wines that strike a special sensual note that assures them a place in …
