The estate, or if you like, the Vignerons Vins Saisons has existed since 2019, with a change of management during this period. The project was started out by Eric Pignal and Loïc Lamy with the 2019 vintage as, what one could call, a hobby production. Eric then got a new job as chief …
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One-Day Tours – Explore Burgundy with the Winehog and Clarissa
Burgundy should be explored at least once in person. Get your feet in the dirt in peace and calm, where you have the chance to visit the vineyards and the vignerons and enjoy the true spirit of Burgundy. The Personal Tours The Winehog and my good friend, Clarissa, now offer guided …
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Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure – Tasting the 2023s from Cask
It has been 8 years since I first visited Domaine Nicolas Faure in Meuilley. Time flies by at incredible speed. While I loved every vintage from this domaine, global warming is taking its toe here with increased ripeness and generosity of fruit. Nicolas Faure's wines are still, for me, perfect …
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Graced by talent – Charles Boigelot
The air conditioner is humming in the Winehog's office and summer has finally reached Burgundy ... too late to save the 2024 vintage ... perhaps ! Next on my calendar are three talented vignerons: Nicolas Faure, whom you may know, Marthe Henry, who you should know and lastly, a completely new …
Cravings … In memory of Henri-Frederic Roch
Henri-Frederic Roch passed away in 2018. In more than one sense, his death marked the end of an era, one of extravagant indulgence where domaines and wines were to a higher degree was formed in respect for history and old traditions, rather than the latest fashion of the oenologues. At Bist'Roch …
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