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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
It began with a few messages exchanged with a well-known vigneron who expressed strong reservations about the current use of the 50- to 100-point wine-rating scale. Given his preference, he did not want his wines rated on this scale, as he didn't feel that points in reality provide much relevant …
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Vins d’émotion – wines that offer joy, hedonistic thrills, and pleasure A true vin d’émotion – a Burgundy of passion A truly hedonistic wine – lively and enjoyable A vivacious wine for pure indulgance Vin de soif Finding the vin d`émotion …
From time to time, the discussion of ratings on the 100-point scale turns up. These days, this debate is intensifying, as vignerons and consumers see the points system starting to collapse. I have already introduced the vin d'emotion score, as I find this much better as a guideline for finding …
I've always had a soft spot for David Croix's wines, although global warming has made it difficult to make the vivid, lively wines that I prefer from him. In 2021, the cooler, somewhat difficult conditions gave David the opportunity to shine as the fabulous winemaker he is. Due to the Covid …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine des Croix – Tasting the 2021s from Cask
91p Fine Drink from 2022 Tasted 22/10/2022 Emotions: The 2014 Clos du Château is giving the full monty currently; a cool and expressive vin d'émotion. It's lively, with ever-so-slight reduction and loads of pinot droit fruit; the cinnamon is still in the background. This will definitely …
[Read more...] about Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Château 2014
