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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Harvest 2026 is very near the start ... There is a lot of doubt and frustration about fixing the harvest dates, as the vignerons are to get a hold of what to do with these small, thick-skinned grapes with a low juice content. Some have more or less thrown in the towel ... and harvest just …
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Domaine Boigey Frères is one of the new promising estates in Vosne-Romanée. After a cautious start in 2019, the Boigey brothers are still picking up momentum - and the 2025s are the best I have seen from Boigey so far. These are wines that should be considered by all who love good Vosne wines. I …
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Making lists always yields new knowledge ... and so also in this case. Inspired by Guide Michelin's rating of the best Burgundian producers, I gathered the wines that give me the most emotional pleasure and enjoyment ... the three-heart vin d'émotion. A quote does start some further reflections …
Making lists always yields new knowledge ... and so also in this case. Inspired by Guide Michelin's rating of the best Burgundian producers, I gathered the wines that give me the most emotional pleasure and enjoyment ... the three-heart vin d'émotion. Seeing the names together does lead to some …
To find Bérèche et Fils Brut Réserve as a by-the-glass wine at the local restaurant (Cabotte) on a hot summer-day lunch is an unusual treat. Bérèche Brut is a bit on the rich side (6 gr/L) but with a lovely freshness and delightful tension. This bottle was tasted as a nachspeise .... Two glasses …
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