It's almost impossible to reasonably quantify the damage caused by the July 11 hailstorm. There are wide variations within the appellations; yes, even within the same section and rows of vineyards. Metre by metre the damage can vary enormously. With this storm, most of the damage appears to be in …
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Hailstorms over Burgundy
The morning sun has revealed all the carnage caused by the violent thunderstorm last night, July 11. As always, it will take several days to fully estimate the damage wrought by a violent storm like this. In a preliminary evaluation this morning, after an evening of rain and hail, the damage …
Visit to Domaine Jean-Marc Millot – Tasting the 2022s from Cask
The 2022 wines from Millot are very cheerful. They are pinot noirs to be enjoyed in good company and large gulps, not wines about which to be analytical and intellectual. They are 2022 at its best, and please: no need to be overthink the juice. In fact, a relaxed feeling is needed to enjoy these …
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Visit to a New Name: Hadrien Brissaud – Tasting the 2021s and 2022s
What is a new name? I think Hadrien Brissaud must qualify in every way: He's a new winemaker coming from the insurance business. The link to the wine business nonetheless exists, as his family (back in the day) had an estate in Ladoix-Serrigny, with large vineyard holdings which they kept and …
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Domaine Nathalie & Gilles Fevre Chablis 2022
Winehog tasting notes from the heart, with no fluff! …
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