The Hubert Lignier Bourgogne Passe-tout-grains "Aux Poirelots" is a precise study in terroir expression
Reds from this part of the sunny world tend to be bombastic
worked with him from 1999 until his recent passing in 2024
with all work done by hand
Roagna’s vineyards looked more like wild fields than manicured farms
2023 Philippe Jouan, Morey-Saint-Denis Vieilles Vignes Cuvee_Paradise Hills Proprietary Blend The Hubert Lignier Bourgogne Passe-tout-grainsFor those who long for Jacky Truchots soulful, old school Burgundies, Philippe Jouans tiny domaine quietly carries that torch in a remarkably transparent, traditional style. Jouan practices full destemming, gentle basket pressing, and barely a trace of new oak, yielding Burgundies of graceful fruit with a raw, nervous energy humming beneath, and that haunting perfume that recalls the greats of another era. His production is minuscule (around 3