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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
A new year means new thoughts and some new rules. I love meeting the readers, followers, and wine geeks who share my passion for enjoyable wines. Depending on my diary, it's sometimes possible to meet and greet and have a friendly talk about wine. I sometimes even have time to join you for lunch …
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I have so far been a very good boy and loyally reported and reviewed almost all the wines I was shown at tastings. As we know, not all wines are good, and not all wines are interesting. Frankly, it's a pain to review wines that I would not wholeheartedly recommend, and then explain why you should …
I have known Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne for some years, as he was a leading figure at Domaine Leflaive in Puligny-Montrachet. In 2021 he launched his new negociant business La Pierre Ronde, and in November I went to sample its second vintage, 2022. My expectations were high. I was not …
[Read more...] about La Pierre Ronde 2022 – Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne’s Exciting Project
I'm back at CLF (Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot) to taste the 2022s, and my expectations are high. A family estate with fine terroirs Coquard-Loison-Fleurot has been on quite a journey. A few years back, one could find the domaine's wines in Beaune's supermarkets. Additionally, quite a bit …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Coquard-Loison-Fleurot – Tasting the 2022s
Happy New Year! All my best wishes for 2024, including one that there's actually a limit as to how high prices can go on the grey market. I have strong hopes for the new generation of vignerons, and am amazed by the fine Burgundy wines made despite global warming. Pinot Noir, chardonnay, and …
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