Burgundy has a lot of both experienced and clever vignerons, and while I count myself knowledgeable about its wines, I can't even begin to compare my knowledge that of to Pascal Marchand, my good neighbour and fellow Nuiton. For me, Pascal is without a doubt one of the most competent and …
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New Name: Domaine La Tour Saint Hillaire
I love to share when I discover new names and talents, especially as the interest in new producers is immense and ever-growing. I therefore decided to post these new estates first here as a special service to my subscribers. What is a new name? In Winehog terms, it's a vigneron whose wines I …
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New Name: Domaine Françoise André
What is a new name? In Winehog terms, it's a vigneron whose wines I never tasted before, and a producer about whom I have little or no knowledge. Some will be known to some readers, other will be brand new. Domaine Françoise André Domaine Françoise André is a new name to me, yet is a …
Hailstorm Damage – Status on July 13
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 …
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 …