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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The vineyards are dry now - end of July 2026 ... and some are very dry indeed, and the vegetation in the rows is now starting to show its effect. Lot of vegetation in the rows will in the end influence the water left for the sprint to the harvest, Not that the water consumed by the gras and the …
[Read more...] about Harvest short: Drying out the vineyards
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[Read more...] about Domaine J.-F. Mugnier, Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos de la Marechale 2017
I have been enjoying Pet’Nat´s through the years, and while some of them are quite good, I have not done reviews of very many so far. This week I tasted a very nice example from Romain et Jean-Guillaume Chapuis who runs Chapuis & Chapuis in Pommard. I have tasted quite some wines from …
[Read more...] about Pet’nat’ Chapuis & Chapuis Pétillant Naturel 24
I have been talking to many vignerons, and there is currently a huge uncertainty regarding the harvest time. Some say mid-august others fear start september if we dont get more rain! The rain came ... but not enough It is still hot and dry although we had rain on Wednesday July 15th and …
[Read more...] about the final run towards phenolic balance – update
Rich for a 2024 and borderline too ripe phenolicly. Lacks freshness and the flavors are darkish and a bit dense with a hint if sweet notes. The terroir is not winning any poits it seems ? Why not make mais and not wine. Chablis should be fresh and vivid in the 2024 vintage … this is kind of tedious …
[Read more...] about By the glass – Garnier et Fils Chablis 2024
