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LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.comBlogger812125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-83240607125825233232024-02-21T01:00:00.001-05:002024-02-23T05:05:26.205-05:00LeDomduVin: New Banner / Profile Picture with Bottle & Glass (the two main protagonists of my illustrations)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHSD5P-Kq7-lOwJZ7tiPeq7i6wT45PTrr_FEhbAkcBt9W-nfoz6aoumamHiePetbMHay0fRCMn61UGMMc0oXwQR9paIIJ16CDezXa-sBR3eQoAH_X88DYVWhDM8APc4zuoosQ0hT9bi3ISGym5V4-36B6fL5YqDGXoXmIchJ-60FFIdcNHDyDdnsry-no/s2000/LeDomduVin%20Banner%20-%20Profile%20Picture%20with%20Bottle%20&%20Glass%20by%20@ledomduvin%202024.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHSD5P-Kq7-lOwJZ7tiPeq7i6wT45PTrr_FEhbAkcBt9W-nfoz6aoumamHiePetbMHay0fRCMn61UGMMc0oXwQR9paIIJ16CDezXa-sBR3eQoAH_X88DYVWhDM8APc4zuoosQ0hT9bi3ISGym5V4-36B6fL5YqDGXoXmIchJ-60FFIdcNHDyDdnsry-no/w640-h640/LeDomduVin%20Banner%20-%20Profile%20Picture%20with%20Bottle%20&%20Glass%20by%20@ledomduvin%202024.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">LeDomduVin Banner - Profile Picture with Bottle & Glass </span></h1><p><br /></p><p>by @ledomduvin 2024</p><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Ledomduvin banner/profile picture with Bottle & Glass (the 2 main protagonists of my illustrations for my blog)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin #wine #vin #vino #wein #illustration #lescreationsadom #lesillustrationsadom #wineblog #blog #sommelier #bottle&glass #bottleandglass #lespersonnagesadom #banner #newbanner #visual #profilepicture</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! 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Over the last few years, wine sales have been and are still declining. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The other day, as every morning, I was reading articles about the wine world. An excellent way to stay updated and informed about what is happening with the market trends, producers, brands, sales, etc. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of these articles mentioned that wine sales, especially for red wine, have declined over the past few years for various reasons and factors. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Interestingly enough, when browsing the internet to do more research and better understand why, I realized that there are a lot of contradictory pieces of information on the subject, which triggered my curiosity and inspired me to write this post to further develop some of the main reasons and factors from my perspective. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Contradictory because some articles mention that sales are good, promising a projected growth of 4.35% between 2024 and 2028 (according to https://www.statista.com/ and other sources), while most of the other articles (written in 2023 and early 2024) all mostly come to the common conclusion that wine sales (have been) and still are in decline between an estimated 2-9% depending on the type of wine. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We should stay positive and look at the situation with a half-full glass. Hopefully, sales should go back up at some point this year. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yet, let me give you my two cents on the main reasons and factors wine sales have declined. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbg5Ev7rovne7ZLLA9X2lPoguK3Azsy-N8LSqSNFbkaMRbZ-DUEy1mFdoIvoxqa7ZuVVRkLws1kqLmTTRjJsWrnciH5MiZL6ZZEdPc0ndeiG0PvWteFXL8Q98coQ56BRtalIZoxIV4uIk6FgTfIkpvBGQhusFgW23vcAZv6nVIrNO3k-pnTXPtKMcnt1w/s1280/Wine%20Sales%20by%20@ledomduvin%202024.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbg5Ev7rovne7ZLLA9X2lPoguK3Azsy-N8LSqSNFbkaMRbZ-DUEy1mFdoIvoxqa7ZuVVRkLws1kqLmTTRjJsWrnciH5MiZL6ZZEdPc0ndeiG0PvWteFXL8Q98coQ56BRtalIZoxIV4uIk6FgTfIkpvBGQhusFgW23vcAZv6nVIrNO3k-pnTXPtKMcnt1w/w640-h360/Wine%20Sales%20by%20@ledomduvin%202024.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><h3><span style="color: #990000;"><u>Lack of Money</u> </span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Undoubtedly, the first reason that comes to mind is the lack of money (as I tried to depict it in my little illustration heading this post). </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Living costs</b></span> have risen in most countries worldwide in recent years. This is largely due to the consequences and disadvantages of globalization (e.g., increased competition, exploitation of labor and resources, imbalanced trade, domestic job loss, elevation of domestic prices, taxation, tariffs, etc...) and the consequences of the recent ongoing wars, such as those in Russia/Ukraine and Israel/Palestine. Civil and political unrest and other economic, financial, societal, and geopolitical issues in some countries (including the Western world) have also contributed to this problem. Unavoidably, inflation came as a result. The cost of food, utilities, and energy (electricity, gas, oil, coal, etc...) increased, and many have struggled to make ends meet (worse than before for those already struggling). Consequently, Wine (and alcohol in general) gradually became a luxury many can no longer afford, even at a low price point.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">COVID</span></b> has had a major psychological, behavioral, and, more importantly, financial impact on people and businesses. Between 2020 and 2023, many companies delocalized, reduced their staff, and/or went bankrupt, especially within the F&B industry, leading to job loss and unemployment. In Hong Kong (where I live), many expats left to return home or to other countries with more potential prospects. Although some are now coming back, the economy is still fragile, as HK greatly suffered from these 3 years of isolation from the rest of the world, during which relying solely on the local economy due to the lack of mainlanders and tourists in general, took a toll on most people and businesses. Despite hopes of an economic rebound, 2023 was a terrible year for businesses in general and, more particularly, for the F&B industry in HK, greatly impacting wine sales and consumption in restaurants, brasseries, hotels, etc. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Additionally, COVID awakened consciousness and self-importance, changing people's societal behavior and work ethics, with some becoming less willing to take low-paid positions and ungrateful jobs that require hard work, working long or awkward hours, early morning, late night or weekends (e.g., waiter, cook, chef, nurse, cleaners, helpers, janitor, sanitation worker, etc..). </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Despite a surge in wine and alcohol sales and consumption during the mid-2020 to late 2022 period due to COVID-related home confinement, restrictions, and more people spending more time at and/or working from home, there has been a downside. This situation, known as "The Great Lockdown," resulted in a global economic recession, job loss, and unemployment. Consequently, more people had to reprioritize their spending, and gradually, wine was not at the top of their list anymore.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Social Media</span></b> (and streaming services) increased time spent on screen and, hand-in-hand with COVID, also contributed to awakened consciousness and self-importance, changing people's societal behavior and work ethics, especially those between 20-40 years old (part Millenials and Gen-Z). </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In today's fast-paced world, we often encounter social media influencers, mostly teenagers or young adults. These influencers make easy money by creating and sharing videos or reels that depict a false or fantasized image of our society and how life should be lived. Unfortunately, such content doesn't encourage people to pursue hard jobs and can lead to unrealistic expectations.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In short, over the past 5 years, the increase in living costs due to the pandemic, the wars, and other global economic, societal, political, and financial factors, combined with an attitude and behavioral change toward working and work ethics, have led to a shortage of employees in various industries such as F&B, retail, agriculture, construction, hospital, and other physical or manual labor jobs. This has resulted in more people being unemployed or earning lower salaries, leading to financial constraints that have forced these people to reassess their priorities and spending habits, thus declining wine sales. <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;"><u>Lack of interest</u></span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is a fact that, in general, Millennials and Gen Z have a lack of or low interest in alcohol, mostly for health, generational and behavioral reasons, I believe. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For example, my son, who is 17, does not drink or smoke. This is great! And I'm very happy about it. Yet, it is not for the lack of making him try some wine occasionally (e.g., Christmas or birthday). It would have been difficult not to while having a father who is a Sommelier and a Wine Buyer, working with wine and alcoholic beverages for the past 33 years. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Even though it's not something to be proud of, I'm glad my children aren't following my example. I was born in the early 70s and grew up in Bordeaux, France as a teenager in the 80s. Back then, drinking and smoking were quite common, and my friends and I started at a much younger age.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Nowadays, Millenials and GenZ tend to consume less alcohol compared to preceding generations, Boomers and GenX, when they were the same age. Is it because they saw their parents drinking with most meals (an old habit in most Western countries) and are not interested in doing the same? Or, could it also be the result of parents being abusive with their kids due to alcohol, demonstrating alcohol is not a good thing (a recurring problem in most countries, unfortunately, often leading to domestic violence and other problems)? Probably a combination of both. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">However, those who consume alcohol prefer white and/or rosé wines rather than reds, and/or are exploring other beverage categories like RTD (ready-to-drink) premixed drinks, cocktails, and craft beer. These convenient options allow them to enjoy alcoholic beverages, premixed and/or pre-made cocktails at home or on the go.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Consequently, wine sales have become increasingly reliant on older drinkers from the previous generations, Boomers and GenX, who have habits of drinking wine as an aperitif and during meals (lunch and/or dinner). Yet, these generations, especially the boomers, are aging fast and health consciousness prevails over wine consumption, leading to declining wine sales for this population segment. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><u><span style="color: #990000;">Health Concerns</span></u></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Body health has been a major concern for more than two decades due to the increasing amount of pollution and the alarming results of the various scientific reports coming out yearly. The main culprits are overproduction and overconsumption, which have led to the pollution of air, water, and soil. The consequences can be observed everywhere in our daily lives. Just look at the amount of trash generated daily by each of us. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Despite being a recurring topic since the 90s (more like the 70s, actually), we have only found minor solutions to tackle this pollution problem, let alone the climate change situation, which is partly created by pollution. The problem is that the efforts of a minority to make a change are not enough compared to the majority of people and the government's lack of concern and actions to address these issues. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Like for Tabaco a few decades ago (and still ever since), anti-alcohol campaigns at doctor's offices, hospitals, and even taught at schools have mushroomed in the past 10 years, raising awareness about the negative aspects and consequences of drinking alcohol, even with moderation. No wonder Millenials and GenZ kids are not as big consumers as the preceding generations. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">******work in progress*****</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">These were my two cents on why wine sales have declined in recent years and will probably continue to do so if we continue on the path we have been on these few decades. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin #wine #vin #vino #wein #lesillustrationsadom #lescreationsadom #sales #winesales #mytwocents #opinion #view #perspective #sommelier #winebuyer #world #wineworld #wineindustry </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-63987547103535898362024-02-15T03:36:00.010-05:002024-02-20T02:20:36.615-05:00LeDomduVin: Still within the Top 150 of the "Best Wine Blogs" list on Feedspot! THANK YOU for your continuous support! <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytfuKurb-c98jUeAP8W8Hup9rFA4TYF2wdCOlJAT__rSO8vOioAGcu1Jsje2jq2A5gChmbuJKwF-sUFgPcqW74NqCb75nQ-VwKZMXBowMs2V2JInDKKGlgT5nTbxqczOWai0i0kvAm-0W2VWsplJtUEKKH6LPzfve6rWikCAuWTf0ev-YKTo_U8Sli_g/s1193/20240215%20-%20LeDomduVin%20in%20the%20Top%20100%20Feedspot%20Wine%20Blogs.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1193" data-original-width="1193" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytfuKurb-c98jUeAP8W8Hup9rFA4TYF2wdCOlJAT__rSO8vOioAGcu1Jsje2jq2A5gChmbuJKwF-sUFgPcqW74NqCb75nQ-VwKZMXBowMs2V2JInDKKGlgT5nTbxqczOWai0i0kvAm-0W2VWsplJtUEKKH6LPzfve6rWikCAuWTf0ev-YKTo_U8Sli_g/w640-h640/20240215%20-%20LeDomduVin%20in%20the%20Top%20100%20Feedspot%20Wine%20Blogs.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">Still within the Top 150 of the "Best Wine Blogs" list on Feedspot! THANK YOU for your continuous support! </span></h1><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">At the start of each year since 2019, I check <a href="https://wine.feedspot.com/wine_blogs/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Feedspot's 100 Best Wine Blogs</span></b></a> list to see where my blog ranks. And, thanks to you and your continuous support, I'm still there, at number #107. That is great! And it is because of you, my followers and readers. So, THANK YOU! Much appreciated. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">Some of you may say: Why is it so great? You're not even in the Top 100. <br />And I'll say: Yes, you're right, but I'm still on the list and, once again, not so far from the Top 100. This encourages me to work even harder and better to reach that goal. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You must realize that the "<a href="https://wine.feedspot.com/wine_blogs/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Feedspot's 100 Best Wine Blogs</span></b></a>" list includes 1952 Wine Blogs representing the best wine blogs on the web (out of thousands of other Wine Blogs), ranked based on traffic(*), social media followers, and freshness. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Therefore, being on the list is already greatly satisfying, and achieving the Top 100 would be amazing, yet reaching number #107 is excellent for me. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Excellent," as my wine blog is just a hobby. I only write when I have time and when the inspiration comes. I don't impose any quotas on myself or anything else. I have always been independent and always will be, so I can write about anything and everything I want whenever I want. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Moreover, I have always shared my knowledge and passion for wine (on my blog and social media pages) without a profit motive or interest in brands or producers. I don't get any money or free goods from it. Although it would be nice, I'm not making a dime with it. I'm not an influencer, either. I just love writing and want to do it freely without anyone looking over my shoulder. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Consequently, being on this list is a great reward. I am humbled and feel privileged about it, as so many wine blogs are better than mine. And yet, here I'm at number #107. Thank you. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This number constantly oscillates throughout the year, so I look at it only once (or twice) yearly. Usually, every end of January or early February, to be consistent. I have been in the Top 100 several times in the past few years. Therefore, it is doable, and I will work harder to reach it again. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>2019 - Number #92</li><li>2020 - Number #85 </li><li>2021 - Number #132</li><li>2022 - Number #124</li><li>2023 - Number #97</li><li>2024 - Number #107</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thank you all for making this goal possible and achievable. Your likes, comments, and feedback motivate me to continue writing and sharing my passion and knowledge for wine, as I have been doing on this wine blog for the past 16 years. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You are the reason why this blog still exists and continues to thrive, and I cannot thank you enough for that. And thank you to <a href="https://wine.feedspot.com/wine_blogs/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Feedspot</span></b></a>, too. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Share the passion, share the knowledge, share the love, share the wine! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé! Et Merci! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin @feedspot #feedspot #wine #vin #vino #wein #blog #wineblog #feedspotbestwineblogs #bestwineblogs #share #sharing #passion #knowledge #thankyou #merci</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">(*) Just to give an idea, in terms of traffic on my blog, here are a few numbers: </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>16 years of existence</li><li>Total of 1575170 views (as of 15.02.2024 at 5.44pm HK time)</li><li>average of 98448 views per year</li><li>average of 8204 views per month</li><li>average of 269 views per day</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The above are the averages over the past 16 years. However, traffic has dramatically increased in the last 3-4 years. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To give you a better idea, here are the stats for today (15.02.2024 at 5.44pm) courtesy of www.blogger.com </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrvU1t4pCye6mYnzVjNf-bbhB1KekD0hG0Am64hKprRj_PNsbtT9mNmid85oAG445lJ35DZukPC1xwIkgvyXrRRJBhE1I-SqW9NnHK1Zvsjuij-7HgiinCgSkati_9xly4CJeay3RNYnyBNEJcJxJXKInJ2z2zECeI-ISSLjmZ4nwpaegKHQjRmPEs5g/s1260/20240215%20-%20LeDomduVin%20Blog%20stats%20of%20the%20day%2015.02.2024.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="123" data-original-width="1260" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrvU1t4pCye6mYnzVjNf-bbhB1KekD0hG0Am64hKprRj_PNsbtT9mNmid85oAG445lJ35DZukPC1xwIkgvyXrRRJBhE1I-SqW9NnHK1Zvsjuij-7HgiinCgSkati_9xly4CJeay3RNYnyBNEJcJxJXKInJ2z2zECeI-ISSLjmZ4nwpaegKHQjRmPEs5g/w640-h62/20240215%20-%20LeDomduVin%20Blog%20stats%20of%20the%20day%2015.02.2024.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Thank you for all these views! Much appreciated. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dom </div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin #wine #vin #vino #wein #wineblog #thankyou #knowledge #merci #feedspotbestwineblogs @feedspot #feedspot #blog #bestwineblogs #share #sharing #passion</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-48530385350022488252024-02-14T00:56:00.003-05:002024-02-14T01:02:55.761-05:00LeDomduVin: Happy Valentine's Day<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2FacBqiTnDVgXhoCY776FKNEyH4KzyJ8Tspstr5_FkJ-LfuYtyT8g2sk-Ri4HaEQaluNbJI1vPF65yoxWHwF9WwL5MnE1WcPGDHNxYN8HO6P1obbyfJTzVV95Ohj2UPPDPfsdQJTXAtpRM9L1vBy0j3C3LeBw26TMILuZZIuSsK9jabnZ5AKCFX951gw/s1500/HAPPY%20VALENTINE'S%20DAY%20by%20@ledomduvin%202024.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2FacBqiTnDVgXhoCY776FKNEyH4KzyJ8Tspstr5_FkJ-LfuYtyT8g2sk-Ri4HaEQaluNbJI1vPF65yoxWHwF9WwL5MnE1WcPGDHNxYN8HO6P1obbyfJTzVV95Ohj2UPPDPfsdQJTXAtpRM9L1vBy0j3C3LeBw26TMILuZZIuSsK9jabnZ5AKCFX951gw/w640-h640/HAPPY%20VALENTINE'S%20DAY%20by%20@ledomduvin%202024.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY</span></h1><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Celebrate it with some wine! </div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is only love inside a bottle of wine! Share it with those you love! </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Share the love! Share the wine! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! 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Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-85031208026500393742024-02-09T11:08:00.001-05:002024-02-14T01:04:25.238-05:00LeDomduVin: 龙年快乐 - Happy New Year of the Dragon 2024<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">龙年快乐 - Happy New Year of the Dragon </span></h1><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">May the Year of the Dragon be filled with confidence, strength, and courage. I wish you all prosperity and joy. May you and your whole family be filled with happiness in the Year of the Dragon. Happy Chinese New Year 2024. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin #happynewyear #newyear #chinesenewyear #chinesenewyear2024 #yearofthedragon #yearofthewooddragon #yearofthedragon2024 #bestwishes #wishes #lescreationsadom #lesimagesadom #wine #vin #vino #wein #happyyearofthedragon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-53867207470414989042024-02-07T05:06:00.003-05:002024-02-07T05:17:51.596-05:00LeDomduVin: THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!</span></h1><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">10000+ views in the last 7 days on www.ledomduvin.com </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Exceeding 10000 views in 7 days doesn't happen very often, and I wanted to "thank you" as it is because of all of you. I am very grateful for your help and support with my blog and all my pages on the various Social media platforms. Thank you !!! 😁👍🍷🙏❤️</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Your "views", "likes" and "comments" are the reasons why I kept this blog going for the past 16 years and continued to write and post. So, thank you very much for all your support and appreciation. They really encourage and motivate me to continue writing and posting. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé! I raise my glass to you all and thank you again for making www.ledomduvin.com such a successful blog. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Your friend and humble servant, 😌 🙏🙏🙏</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin #thankyou #10000 #tenthousand #tenthousandviews #wine #vin #vino #wein #wineblog #blog #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife #wineyearly #ilovemyjob</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-7359142447836633372024-02-07T03:32:00.003-05:002024-02-07T03:45:08.009-05:00LeDomduVin: Back to Earth<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">Back to Earth</span></h1><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I titled this post "Back to Earth" because when it comes to wine, I'm usually in the stratosphere with the "top-notch" and "expensive" wines. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yet, for once (yes, it happens occasionally), I recently served some more "down-to-earth" and "accessible" wines for a private dinner.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It felt good to be back on regular ground. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5IoDUaThbhdn-enVfPQ7j6o7L-MftToLYllYfpU3eI4HpZL-54cPqOUBo4fczFNLcqvB9fOv2eo9t0FqQC1eO8tfafuAMZkymOV_SwtnDzz4PDwDHLPUIZc_blnhfovHF5gHpRgYbEwGMRdYI4kx7DfvViRbmXNJOTDWx4Fl-22sDfTZ7-N2USbcT-E/s624/HENRIOT%20BRUT%20MILLESIME%202008%20LABEL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="371" data-original-width="624" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5IoDUaThbhdn-enVfPQ7j6o7L-MftToLYllYfpU3eI4HpZL-54cPqOUBo4fczFNLcqvB9fOv2eo9t0FqQC1eO8tfafuAMZkymOV_SwtnDzz4PDwDHLPUIZc_blnhfovHF5gHpRgYbEwGMRdYI4kx7DfvViRbmXNJOTDWx4Fl-22sDfTZ7-N2USbcT-E/w400-h238/HENRIOT%20BRUT%20MILLESIME%202008%20LABEL.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">Henriot Brut Millésimé 2008</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Henriot Champagnes are brilliant champagnes and excellent "value for money". Their "Blanc-de-Blancs" is one of my favorite casual champagnes. And their vintage ones offer as much as some of their peers for 3 or 4 times less the price. Especially when from a great vintage, like 2008. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Established in 1808, Champagne Henriot is one of the rare independent Champagne houses that has remained in the same family throughout its history. The 2008 vintage celebrates its 200th anniversary. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A blend of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir, Henriot 2008 is a delightful champagne, fresh and crisp, and at the same time, rich, dense, and "gourmand," with lovely stone fruits, white flowers, and mineral aromas, great acidity, structure and texture, and a long lingering finish. Really enjoyable and a steal at that price! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMY72QPiCXCCEgpWaP95xshX-54w_VOyxDKuf35jDHgS1qGJWNKeZredmIFehUCSp9rd4mZb1ra0tqQo_o0k3f3hl4Y7tzGWyckndLoSmqUrrn5kbAOhl15H4TBAzxqZSVX8eks6tra023f8osdzwyigHE6gh0JNnQbKn2rxshhO4Jj6eHoXRDLYlNK8/s767/HUMBERT%20FRERES%20CHARMES%20CHAMBERTIN%20LABEL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="767" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMY72QPiCXCCEgpWaP95xshX-54w_VOyxDKuf35jDHgS1qGJWNKeZredmIFehUCSp9rd4mZb1ra0tqQo_o0k3f3hl4Y7tzGWyckndLoSmqUrrn5kbAOhl15H4TBAzxqZSVX8eks6tra023f8osdzwyigHE6gh0JNnQbKn2rxshhO4Jj6eHoXRDLYlNK8/w400-h323/HUMBERT%20FRERES%20CHARMES%20CHAMBERTIN%20LABEL.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">Humbert Frères Charmes Chambertin 2018</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have opened quite a few bottles of this wine in recent months. This is one of the cheapest Charmes Chambertin around, and while it may not be as complex as some of the best producers, it still offers plenty. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The nose offers subtle aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherries, and floral notes combined with earthy, smoky nuances. The palate is relatively light in weight and texture yet well-balanced and vibrant due to great acidity, enough fruit ripeness, and a good grip of integrated tannins to give you something to chew on. Loved it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin @champagnehenriot #henriot #henriotchampagne #champagne #domainehumbert #domainehumbertfreres #charmeschambertin #burgundy #wine #vin #vino #wein #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife #tastingnotes #wineyearly #ilovemyjob</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-85395831828617910862024-02-05T05:59:00.003-05:002024-02-05T06:10:07.704-05:00LeDomduVin: Perrot-Minot and Palmer served over the weekend <div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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He really deserves the praise he has received over the past two decades. My favorite is the "La Richemone" Vignes Centenaires Cuvée Ultra.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Just over a year ago, I secured a little more than 12 bottles of the very sought-after vintage 2018, which is quite impressive knowing that only 2531 bottles were produced, and it is highly coveted by connoisseurs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The reason why is that Christophe owns about 1.9 hectares of “La Richemone,” but only 0.9 hectares of his oldest vines, planted in 1902, go into the “Cuvée Ultra.” Basically, less than 10 barrels were produced in 2018. And the resulting wine is gorgeous.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Intense color for a pinot noir. The attractive nose presents incentive aromas of fresh and ripe dark and red berries and cherries, mingling with mineral, floral, spicy, and earthy notes. The palate combines freshness and brightness with complexity and richness. A little subdued at first, it gained weight and intensity after about 1 hour and a half of opening in the bottle (no decanting). Fermented with 60% whole bunches and aged in 20% new wood, it is balanced and focused, with racy acidity, and structured with fine-grained tannins, framing and elevating the fruit from beginning to end. A delicious wine! 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The 2009 vintage is an exceptional wine that combines richness, complexity, ripeness, weight, and balance. It has a heavily textured and structured profile, with a dark, ripe, dense, generous, and ample character that is larger than your usual Palmer wine. It is concentrated and has tannins that need some time to mellow down. Even after 2 hours of decantation, it still had a fiery profile, with a lot of strength and attitude. Although it is drinkable and enjoyable now, it is still very young and will benefit from a few more years of aging in the cellar. It is a surprisingly big wine that packs a punch for a Margaux. Love it! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin @domaineperrotminot #perrotminot #larichemone #nuitssaintgeorges #burgundy @chateaupalmer #chateaupalmer #margaux #bordeaux #wine #vin #vino #wein #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife #tastingnotes #ilovemyjob</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! 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A Karaoke Night! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyzgCYNsNhzg9DjeHypTdrsvmITQzas442nxcw_tO7S7Lauw9UyjbsgFPP_vzxbWCLXjp3BTkjKDbNw5lFQs6W28zkmvSAnvCN31vm2fpIvnxcEoQzb2K9kOzjAY4rq6gMYZ9cWnz7qyV6sRfDrT5U0Wr3Kt3MhTuS1dkM8X03giBpg__7_lQmLhoXio/s849/PHILIPPONNAT%20CLOS%20DES%20GOISSES%20EXTRA%20BRUT%202012%20LABEL.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="849" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyzgCYNsNhzg9DjeHypTdrsvmITQzas442nxcw_tO7S7Lauw9UyjbsgFPP_vzxbWCLXjp3BTkjKDbNw5lFQs6W28zkmvSAnvCN31vm2fpIvnxcEoQzb2K9kOzjAY4rq6gMYZ9cWnz7qyV6sRfDrT5U0Wr3Kt3MhTuS1dkM8X03giBpg__7_lQmLhoXio/w400-h269/PHILIPPONNAT%20CLOS%20DES%20GOISSES%20EXTRA%20BRUT%202012%20LABEL.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">Philipponnat Clos des Goisses Extra-Brut 2012</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Beyond its pale golden color and attractive aromas of yellow fruits, stone fruits, and toasted brioche, it is rich, dense, intense, complex, ample, and layered, with an excellent balance and a long, satisfying finish. What a beautiful Champagne!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALLjKrsY76Mpx5FHcLM8N_gY_sJAX0tcysdxtMsWqkr4Xt6HQVwMheh3PH4dihxKZt6rsw5hFtqaorR6HiejtJtXNI7YYPCtN74mZ4mp9IUvsMPm26tw2BnLkClmucY4R4O85SMXJQioEP9ylGWiaSD4we7VIA-9RGESuu031dB-TPG0TRmCk0SMGASE/s711/BERNARD%20BONIN%20MEURSAULT%20VIEILLES%20VIGNES%20label.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="711" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALLjKrsY76Mpx5FHcLM8N_gY_sJAX0tcysdxtMsWqkr4Xt6HQVwMheh3PH4dihxKZt6rsw5hFtqaorR6HiejtJtXNI7YYPCtN74mZ4mp9IUvsMPm26tw2BnLkClmucY4R4O85SMXJQioEP9ylGWiaSD4we7VIA-9RGESuu031dB-TPG0TRmCk0SMGASE/w400-h268/BERNARD%20BONIN%20MEURSAULT%20VIEILLES%20VIGNES%20label.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">Bernard Bonin Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2019</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Pale goldenish color. It boasts aromas of lemon zest, apple, and stone fruits mingling with chamomile, gingerbread, buttery toasted oak, and mineral notes. Medium-bodied, Fresh, zesty, complex, and elegant, with excellent structure and good tension on the palate. Focus from the attack to the long and crisp finish. Love it. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyIxLh1M1MU9lyXUQ9b_t7I_re0vGqV6DEilO8MZ9_6j_RgtGjEMGXOaPp7mlEpmoQRpwKwaTloTbDNc05ESvFNY6c3qpTjGxkNOzVOjHYIptfCc66zYvKy-FdC6Ty6hJ7REEsUD5hrdbUlBCE6BtCJL6XBxEeRHCgOjs_OxNK4-CgTDFiHF8nPnHdHU8/s844/Chateau%20Palmer.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="844" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyIxLh1M1MU9lyXUQ9b_t7I_re0vGqV6DEilO8MZ9_6j_RgtGjEMGXOaPp7mlEpmoQRpwKwaTloTbDNc05ESvFNY6c3qpTjGxkNOzVOjHYIptfCc66zYvKy-FdC6Ty6hJ7REEsUD5hrdbUlBCE6BtCJL6XBxEeRHCgOjs_OxNK4-CgTDFiHF8nPnHdHU8/w400-h303/Chateau%20Palmer.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">Palmer Margaux 2016</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;">A blend of 47% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Petit Verdot, Palmer 2016 is a great combination of power, richness, complexity, freshness, balance, and elegance. Deep, inky color in the glass. The nose displays fresh, fragrant, concentrated blackberries, earth, and flower aromas. Beyond its fresh and juicy attack, the palate expands and gains in density, intensity, richness, and complexity, balanced by excellent acidity and framed with present, chewy, yet integrated tannins. The finish is youthful and very long, demonstrating aging potential. Although probably too young, Palmer 2016 is incredibly approachable and drinkable now. A sophisticated and classy wine. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1NAeVbMuwtkJS4wt8zv_gax8kn0MUQcznQG5GF7tj3ehTyCHAkwA4ICB5CsbM1xTz_OipWwhYH73bDa3NDFrWhJhzys16PTryGNCCE8YVnJo8NaStE2BdGVq5XQcT_n7vlhNZ7dNFu4g6lsFt9JrdHk4qliEmyvDsuOScqqJ3O5XvTwyD4r641rQlsk/s639/Bernard%20Dugat%20Py%20Charmes%20Chambertin.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="477" data-original-width="639" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1NAeVbMuwtkJS4wt8zv_gax8kn0MUQcznQG5GF7tj3ehTyCHAkwA4ICB5CsbM1xTz_OipWwhYH73bDa3NDFrWhJhzys16PTryGNCCE8YVnJo8NaStE2BdGVq5XQcT_n7vlhNZ7dNFu4g6lsFt9JrdHk4qliEmyvDsuOScqqJ3O5XvTwyD4r641rQlsk/w400-h299/Bernard%20Dugat%20Py%20Charmes%20Chambertin.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">Bernard Dugat-Py Charmes Chambertin 1996</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;">This bottle was a gift to the host from one of the guests, and although I was very tempted to open it, I did not, so I can't tell you about it. Next time, maybe.😊👍🍷</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin #wine #vin #vino #wein @champagne_philipponnat #philipponat #champagne @bernardbonin #bernardbonin #meursault #burgundy @chateaupalmer #palmer #margaux #bordeaux @dugatpy #dugatpy #charmeschambertin #burgundy #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife #tastingnotes #ilovemyjob</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! 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What a blast! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjegMuPwaiB66ZhnwtsUzf1Aw9h-Hp-fArxHDnGHCtwR68cLIig_DtC3Sn42ybmhPiFcusHA_0ZouTOfTGH6twCmKDPr0dYamisX_B93RN_kLefKwdyz1eqAgnMgeH_Dh8voXc_N_7OF_q5S2hVZXWStCIC6g-AYqc7QJtTN0735Sle-cg7ghP_2BzrY0U/s767/Krug%202000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="767" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjegMuPwaiB66ZhnwtsUzf1Aw9h-Hp-fArxHDnGHCtwR68cLIig_DtC3Sn42ybmhPiFcusHA_0ZouTOfTGH6twCmKDPr0dYamisX_B93RN_kLefKwdyz1eqAgnMgeH_Dh8voXc_N_7OF_q5S2hVZXWStCIC6g-AYqc7QJtTN0735Sle-cg7ghP_2BzrY0U/w400-h263/Krug%202000.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Krug Vintage 2000</span></h3><div>Krug 2000 is a rich and complex vintage champagne that mimics the uniqueness of the last year of the millennium. Nicknamed "Stormy Indulgence," it is dense and intense. Beyond its attractive pale golden color and fine bubbles, it boasts aromatics of yellow and stone fruits, mingling lightly toasted brioche, mineral stones, and sea breeze notes. The palate is gorgeous, rich, complex, layered, and lengthy. 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At 7 years old, this Bâtard-Montrachet from Louis Latour was at the perfect age for consumption. Its pale gold color is a sign of age, and yet, it possesses a youthful nose, boasting complex aromas of stone fruits and hints of vanilla mixed with smoky and toasty notes. The palate is medium to full-bodied, rich, and well-balanced, with hints of buttery, mineral, herbal and brioche nuances. The finish is refreshing, with a pleasant hint of saltiness and chalky minerality. 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Some may argue that it is too young and must be waited for a few years. And yet, it is such a good wine, and it has been so approachable these past months that I could not resist serving it again. Light in color, yet intense and dense in the nose and palate. The nose offers bright, freshly crushed wild red cherry aromas with floral, mineral, and earthy notes. Medium-bodied, the palate is vibrant, vivid, fresh, elegant, and refined, with a long, delightful finish. Love it. </div><div><br /></div><div>Cheers! Santé! </div><div><br /></div><div>Dom</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>@ledomduvin #ledomduvin @krugchampagne #krug #champagne @louislatour1797 #louislatour #burgundy #batardmontrachet @domaineponsot #domaineponsot #ponsot #closdelaroche #wine #vin #vino #wein #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife #wineyearly #ilovemyjob</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div><div><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! 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</div></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">DVO Napa Valley 2018</span></h3><div>DVO is a collaboration between Dalla Valle and Ornellaia. Although it combines the best of both worlds, it shows more of California than Tuscany. A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Cabernet Franc aged for 22 months in 75% New Oak, and only 400 cases made, it is one of these garage wines, sought-after and expensive. Yet, it is a beautiful, fleshy, ripe, generous, ample, and voluptuous wine. Loved it. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you to @kerrywines_hk, Stephen, and Steven for inviting me. Enjoyable lunch, good company, and lovely wines. </div><div><br /></div><div>Cheers! Santé!</div><div><br /></div><div>Dom </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>@ledomduvin #ledomduvin @ornellaiawinery #ornellaia @dvowine #dvowine #wine #vin #vino #wein #tuscany #italy #napavalley #california #winelunch #winetasting #wineyearly #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife #ilovemyjob</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</span></div><div><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-52802454579375798592024-01-31T23:58:00.002-05:002024-02-01T00:07:34.239-05:00LeDomduVin: A Charming Meursault<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">A charming Meursault </span></h1><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I opened this bottle for an afternoon drink, and it was perfect! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">Michel Bouzereau Meursault-Charmes 1er Cru "Les Charmes Dessus" 2019</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Fresh, crisp, pleasant, easy, gentle, and charming, with a good vibrancy. Medium-bodied, layered, and well-balanced between the yellow fruits, the chalky minerality, the zesty acidity, and the light butteriness. Nothing too extravagant or over the top, just a really well-crafted, quaffable Meursault-Charmes. It is a steal at this price compared to its peers. Highly recommended. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I loved it on its own, as it is so crisp and easy to drink. Yet, it will pair well with appetizers, white fish, and white meat. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin @domaine_michelbouzereauetfils #michelbouzereau #meursault #burgundy #whitewine #wine #vin #vino #wein #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife #wineyearly #ilovemyjob</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-25559425974041590132024-01-30T05:57:00.004-05:002024-01-30T06:19:39.843-05:00LeDomduVin: 3 better than 2...<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">3 better than 2…</span></h1><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For certain things in life, it is said, “One is not enough, and three is too many!” 😉😄😅</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">However, 3 bottles may not be enough when it comes to wine.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinja_pdCPuGP5fuXyIEd1TRxf072WS0trDwSMf-pNXoI7zgrwTZZAYViGmJTZvmphYATQVguzoAU6A777CysojDpSX9JR91Y94RryE8JP1T2M_UfVjvaFQNfJNuwFt44acnjDSk0mHcgo7GnfWMfVCfPgPE_1RnEE6c5xxIvRhA8s2ouV7t-DfK2caRJ0/s1500/cheval%20blanc%20label.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1071" data-original-width="1500" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinja_pdCPuGP5fuXyIEd1TRxf072WS0trDwSMf-pNXoI7zgrwTZZAYViGmJTZvmphYATQVguzoAU6A777CysojDpSX9JR91Y94RryE8JP1T2M_UfVjvaFQNfJNuwFt44acnjDSk0mHcgo7GnfWMfVCfPgPE_1RnEE6c5xxIvRhA8s2ouV7t-DfK2caRJ0/w400-h285/cheval%20blanc%20label.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion 2018</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;">A blend of 54% Merlot, 40% Cab Franc, and 6% Cab Sauv, l<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">ovely scents emanate at the opening, filling the air with ripe red and black berries aromas, complemented with floral, autumnal, and tobacco notes. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is rich, ample, graceful, generous, and layered, with ripe fruit and silky texture. The present but integrated tannins provide excellent structure. It expands nicely from the attack to the long finish. Its welcomed freshness and seamless profile help to compensate for its ripeness and 14.5% alcohol. Complex, elegant, charming, and already enjoyable now, it will reward those who wait for it a little.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xlTbf1yaUsauuuRCfIo1SvHNgTGq0Ky73fak_tMSaDLXpiblhSiNSti-eZlNcN5oGU4Sewg9PkmJ1t4O08L_Kkz2JPWuGx0eYGowaRbnSSu2CzsoairQD3XiB9acwYYipLhaIHDkOhdao14nUtpmL9o_JeyF6twnZztRNKvL4kwAka2z0G4ltjop2ao/s1109/Mouton-Rothschild-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1109" data-original-width="767" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xlTbf1yaUsauuuRCfIo1SvHNgTGq0Ky73fak_tMSaDLXpiblhSiNSti-eZlNcN5oGU4Sewg9PkmJ1t4O08L_Kkz2JPWuGx0eYGowaRbnSSu2CzsoairQD3XiB9acwYYipLhaIHDkOhdao14nUtpmL9o_JeyF6twnZztRNKvL4kwAka2z0G4ltjop2ao/w276-h400/Mouton-Rothschild-16.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 2016</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Served after the fuller and richer Cheval Blanc 2018, Mouton 2016 appeared relatively flat and inexpressive. Was it its regular 13.5% alcohol, compared to the overwhelming 14.5% of the Saint Emilion? It showed better after a while, boasting dark berries aromas mixed with floral and herbal scents and forest floor, earthy nuances. A blend of 83% Cab Sauv, 15% Merlot, 1% Cab Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, this is an elegant, vibrant, fresh, medium-bodied, and earthy wine with a delicate and aromatic profile, a lovely mineral, silky texture, and a good (if light) overall structure. Still, it lacks length on the finish, as it vanishes too quickly for such a good vintage and pedigree. Will it develop? 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Boasting attractive crushed red berries, licorice, graphite, and mineral aromas with gentle earthy and oaky nuances. The palate combines elegance, richness, complexity, ripeness, freshness, texture, and structure, framed by chewable tannins, providing excellent substance and subsistence, greatly expanding from the lovely attack to the long finish. It is focused, profound, complex, layered, and sophisticated; with this tastefully enjoyable impression, you could masticate it like one of your favorite steak cuts. I love the chewiness of this wine. Then again, VCC is one of my favorite wines ever! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin #wine #vin #vino #wein #bordeaux #redwine @chevalblancofficial #chevalblanc #saintemillion @chateaumoutonrothschild_ #moutonrothschild #pauillac @vieuxchateaucertan #vieuxchateaucertan #pomerol #sommelier</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><div>Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div><div><br style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /></div></span></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! 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</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">Artadi Viñas de Gaín Vineyard Selection 2020 </span></h1><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">con Jamón Ibérico, queso, huevos and patatas fritas.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The other day, I was at “Bayfare Social”, a cozy, vibrant, and welcoming Spanish restaurant in Rosewood (HK), to do the wine service for a private dinner. After the service, as it was my first time coming to this venue, I decided to taste some of their food with one of their wines by the glass.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With the suggestions of Cillian (the restaurant manager) and Yann (the assistant restaurant manager), I went for the “HUEVOS ROTOS” (Ibérico Ham, Fried Potato, Spanish Egg, and Aioli – see picture) and the “TXIPIRONES” (Baby Squid, Spanish Egg, Padrón Peppers), and chose the Artadi Vinas de Gain 2020 to go with it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pairing the wine of a great Rioja producer like Artadi with some Spanish comfort food was a wise decision, as it was a great match!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">More especially a wine I know pretty well as I visited Artadi a few times in the mid-2000s and love their wines (I bought and sold a lot during my “New York” years).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rcJlnPjzsjICpCojNjzs1yJWstmONJtnTI0G6qARu6DZWbz5pGIDhtazxoeuyX9DY5J2ZohploS44kwMyIytYCEqgkP79XaKStfa68qU_KV2loD5D-AuAYl44PLz7GbV_eV4Stexoq1BfmFt5MLU0aZXoV7K6HbR_Te2M-_fWfX7F3oFIMlBE_TQ5_U/s715/Artadi%20Vinas%20de%20Gain.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="715" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rcJlnPjzsjICpCojNjzs1yJWstmONJtnTI0G6qARu6DZWbz5pGIDhtazxoeuyX9DY5J2ZohploS44kwMyIytYCEqgkP79XaKStfa68qU_KV2loD5D-AuAYl44PLz7GbV_eV4Stexoq1BfmFt5MLU0aZXoV7K6HbR_Te2M-_fWfX7F3oFIMlBE_TQ5_U/w400-h380/Artadi%20Vinas%20de%20Gain.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3><span style="color: #990000;">ARTADI VIÑAS DE GAIN 2020</span></h3>A beautifully crafted wine with a dark red color. It boasts aromas of ripe plums, black fruits, and berries intertwined with chocolate, licorice, earthy and toasted notes. The palate is medium-bodied, fruity, ripe, rich, dense, complex, yet fresh, vibrant, and youthful, with present and persistent yet integrated tannins, providing this attractive wine with a gentle texture and solid structure. Well balanced, it expands nicely until the long finish. Still a bit young (IMO) and yet so approachable now, too. Loved it.<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The wine paired better with the HUEVOS ROTOS (in the picture) combination of ham, egg, and potatoes, echoing in harmony in a festival of flavors on the palate. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I also like the cozy, comfortable, cheerful, and accessible restaurant atmosphere, where people were smiling joyfully and chatting while sipping a glass of wine with some Spanish fare. The restaurant felt good and alive. Loved it. Highly recommended. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin #wine #vin #vino #wein @artadi_eus #artadi #bodegasartadi #rioja #riojaalava #spain @bayfaresocial #bayfaresocial @rosewoodhongkong #rosewood #food #spanishfood</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! 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</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Juyondai Harima Yamada Nishiki Junmai Daiginjo (Nakadori)</span></h3><div>Made from Harima Yamada Nishiki rice, Nakadori sake is considered the finest of the batch for its clarity, expressive aromas, well-balanced structure, purity of flavor, smooth texture, and versatility. One of Juyondai’s premium, it boasts fresh aromas of lychee, white peach, and hints of green melon. Medium to full-bodied, but not heavy or too rich, the palate is complex and layered. It offers an elegant, soft, velvety texture with fruity flavors, making it an ideal aperitif or a perfect companion to seafood like sashimi. Beautifully crafted. Loved it.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Dugat-Py Moyzeres Chambertin Grand Cru 2018</span></h3><div>Beyond its clear, bright, hypnotizing crimson color, the Dugat-Py Moyzeres Chambertin 2018 reveals attractive, freshly crushed red cherries and berries mixed with earthy, spicy, and floral notes on the nose. The palate combines freshness, elegance, refinement, balance, and length with sexiness, richness, complexity, and juiciness. The mid-palate is luxurious and concentrated, with integrated tannins, remarkable acidity, and a long-lasting aftertaste. It is a perfect blend of grace and equilibrium, showcasing the extraordinary quality of the 2018 vintage. Although open and easy to drink now, it will undoubtedly benefit from a few years of cellaring. Delightful wine! Loved it.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion 2005</span></h3><div>La Mission Haut-Brion 2005 is a stunning wine! The opening displays enticing blackberry, cedar, and tobacco aromas, mingling with earthy notes and menthol nuances. Medium-bodied, the palate is refined, elegant, ample, supple, generous, and incredibly well-balanced between the ripeness of the fruit, the refreshing acidity, and the fine tannins, providing respectively juiciness, freshness, elegance, complexity, texture, and structure to this splendid example of this great vintage. Loved it.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Cheers! Santé!</div><div><br /></div><div>Dom</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>@ledomduvin #ledomduvin #juyondai @dugatpy #dugatpy @chateaulamissionhautbrion #lamissionhautbrion #sake #burgundy #bordeaux #wine #vin #vino #wein #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife #ilovemyjob #wineyearly</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><br />Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).<div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-22530893775188959962024-01-22T04:31:00.003-05:002024-01-22T07:54:54.577-05:00LeDomduVin: Some lineup! <div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">Chateau Latour Pauillac 2015</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Deep garnet-purple color, it offers lovely aromas of ripe black and red berries, mingling with notes of licorice, red roses, and cigar box. The palate combines red and black fruits with freshness and ripeness, gentle texture, and integrated tannins. It is expressive, generous, ample, layered, structured, balanced, and surprisingly drinkable. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 2005</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;">So open and easy to drink right now, aromatic, complex, smooth, and layered, with a long finish. Loved it. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin @raifuku.sake #raifuku #juyondai @louislatour1797 #louislatour @domaine_jeannoel_gagnard #jeannoelgagnard @domainedenismortet #denismortet @_chateaulatour #chateaulatour @chateaumoutonrothschild_ #moutonrothschild #wine #vin #vino #wein #sake #burgundy #bordeaux #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife #ilovemyjob #wineyearly</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="text-align: start;" /><br style="text-align: start;" /><span style="text-align: start;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-29468873327907919502024-01-22T01:43:00.004-05:002024-01-22T01:50:01.672-05:00LeDomduVin: Bigger and taller bottles don’t always have the biggest corks!<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">Size does matter… </span></h1><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">but bigger and taller bottles don’t always have the biggest corks! </span>😉😄🤣👍🍷</h3><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sorry, I couldn’t resist. That’s the first thing that came to my mind when I served these bottles the other day, and put their corks side by side. 😉😄🤣</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin #lesmemesadom #wine #vin #vino #wein @chateaumoutonrothschild_ #moutonrothschild @_chateaulatour #chateaulatour #pauillac #bordeaux #red #redwine #sizedoesmatter #corks #size #joke #blague #meme #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-81331414395471401752024-01-19T00:27:00.003-05:002024-01-19T00:33:23.328-05:00LeDomduVin: Nice Combo! <div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">I love my job! </span></h1><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Who wouldn’t when you get to open so many excellent bottles on a regular basis, meaning nearly daily? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">Philippe Colin Chevalier-Montrachet 2019</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Philippe Colin Chevalier-Montrachet 2019 has been one of my go-to “Chevalier-Montrachet” for the past 6-8 months already, and I have already described it many times, but I will do it again with pleasure as it is so good! It is voluptuous, ample, generous, rich, buttery, so well-rounded and silky that it feels almost “sweet” with yellow and exotic fruit nuances, mingling with oaky, toasted nuances. It is virtually "New World" in a Burgundian way, thanks to good acidity and enough minerality to keep it balanced and vibrant. It is a lush, curvy, yet elegant, charming wine with much to give. Decanting it is a must. Loved it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;">Chateau Latour Pauillac 2005</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Chateau Latour is one of my favorite wines of all time, as it is, with Chateau Haut-Brion (my favorite), always very consistent and delivering high quality, complexity, and depth, especially to those who are patient enough to wait for it to reach its ideal window of drinkability. This is the case for 2005, which is very open and approachable now. The nose is already promising, boasting dark, ripe fruits and berries mixed with earthy, oaky, secondary, and tertiary aromas (e.g., leather, truffle, cigar box, tobacco, cedar, mushroom, and graphite). Focus and precise, the palate is rich, intense, powerful, well-balanced, bold, and structured, with a grip of earthy tannins and the same type of flavors as the nose expanding through until the long finish. It showed wonderfully after 2 hours of decanting. Loved it. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin # #wine #vin #vino #wein #philippecolin #burgundy #chevaliermontrachet @_chateaulatour #chateaulatour #bordeaux #lesphotosadom #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife #ilovemyjob</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-79397059389015176232024-01-15T05:48:00.004-05:002024-01-15T06:08:35.839-05:00LeDomduVin: An excellent start to 2024<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Château Palmer Margaux 2016</span></h3><div>2016 in Bordeaux is a beautiful vintage combining liveliness and richness, generosity, ampleness, and complexity in an exquisite and refined way. This Palmer 2016 is a perfect example of it! It exhibits a deep, dark color. Fresh, fragrant, and inviting, the nose boasts rich and enticing aromas of blackberries mingling with floral and earthy notes. The palate is rich, dense, intense, yet elegant and lively, with a good balance between the ripeness of the fruit, the acidity, and the present yet well-integrated tannins, providing excellent structure and a smooth, almost creamy texture. The long finish immediately calls for another glass. Although it is still young, I highly recommend it as it is incredibly drinkable now. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Cheers! Santé! </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin #champagne #wine #vin #vino #wein #burgundy #bordeaux #lesphotosadom @domperignonofficial #domperignon @pierreyvescolinmorey #pierreyvescolinmorey #pulignymontrachet @chateaupalmer #chateaupalmer #margaux #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife #ilovemyjob</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-90433691656878323382024-01-15T00:18:00.003-05:002024-01-15T06:08:21.349-05:00LeDomduVin: Jean Vesselle Oeil de Perdrix Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne 1999 & NV<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">Jean Vesselle Oeil de Perdrix Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne 1999 & NV </span></h1><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I had these two bottles for a while and finally opened them with some colleagues to celebrate the new year. As I had been eager to open the 1999 for some time (without committing myself to doing so before), I opened it first. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Jean Vesselle Oeil de Perdrix Blanc de Noirs Vintage Champagne 1999</span></h3><div>(Dégorgé March 1st, 2019 – only 2300 bottles produced)</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Intriguing yet beautifully attractive color, between salmon and onion skin nuances, with copper reflects and delicate bubbles. The nose displayed discreet floral scents mingling with light red berries and orange zest notes. The palate was fresh, crisp, light to medium-bodied, elegant, silky, and balanced, with an enticing mix of flavors of red berries and stone fruits. The finish was light to medium yet seductive. The overall palate was rather delicate, refined, and subtle. I found it lovely and pleasantly fresh and alive for a 1999 vintage. Although a bit light for my taste, it still had plenty of aromas, flavors, and freshness. I was very agreeably surprised! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Jean Vesselle Oeil de Perdrix Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne NV</span></h3><div>(Dégorgé October 23rd, 2019 – 6.5g/l)</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was my mistake to have opened 1999 first, as it appeared insipid, relatively light and lacked substance, texture, structure, and flavors compared to the 1999 one. Shame, as I would have loved to like it as much as its older sibling, but I did not. Don’t get me wrong, it is not a bad champagne, just too light and thin for my taste, especially after the 1999. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It reminded me of a quintessential tasting rule (that I have learned repeatedly in the past 33 years of my career as a Sommelier and Wine Buyer): when it comes to tasting wine or champagne, always go from youngest to oldest, lighter to full-bodied, white to red, etc.… </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Next time, I will definitely apply the rule rather than listen to my personal desire, as, in a way, it was unfair for this poor young NV to be served after 1999. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin #champagne #bubbly #vin #wine #vino #wein @champagnejeanvesselle #jeanvesselle #lesphotosadom #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-27767072737973988532024-01-05T05:01:00.003-05:002024-01-15T06:08:00.566-05:00LeDomduVin: Marques de Riscal Elciego (Alava) Vino de Crianza 1922<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Being able to hold this bottle of Marques de Riscal 1922 brought back a lot of great memories. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Back in the early to mid-2000s, when I was working in New York, at @pjwine, I had the chance, every year, to organize and participate in the PJ Wine owner's wine-buying trip to France and Spain. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A trip of 15 to 18 days, usually occurring at the end of March and beginning of April, focused mainly on tasting Bordeaux Futures and visiting wineries around Rioja, Priorat, and Ribera del Duero.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">That's how, in 2006, we got to experience chef Ferran Adrià's "El Bulli" and eat at Marques de Riscal's restaurant after tasting some of their wines. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We were also among the first guests to spend the night in some of the best suites of the newly finished Frank Gehry-designed Marques de Riscal hotel. It was a tremendous experience. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And for those who may wonder, no, I did not open this bottle as it is part of a private cellar. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin @marquesderiscal #marquesderiscal #crianza #rioja #spain #wine #vin #vino #wein #lesphotosadom #oldandrare #oldandrarewine #sommelier #sommlife #sommelierlife #ilovemyjob #lovewine #wineyearly</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2024, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-87972833767179057022023-12-31T12:53:00.003-05:002024-01-05T05:06:10.628-05:00LeDomduVin: I ❤️ Wine Yearly! <div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">May 2024 bring you what 2023 did not! </span></h1><div><br /></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">With that, the year 2023 is coming to an end! Enjoy the rest of the holiday season, and may 2024 bring you what 2023 did not! </span></div><div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">@ledomduvin #ledomduvin #lesmemesadom #endoftheyear #may2024bringyouwhat2023didnot #wishes #newyear #newyearresolution</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unless stated otherwise, all rights reserved ©LeDomduVin 2023, on all the contents above including, but not limited to, photos, pictures, drawings, illustrations, collages, visuals, maps, memes, posts, texts, writings, quotes, notes, tasting notes, descriptions, wine descriptions, definitions, recipes, graphs, tables, and even music and video (when and where applicable).</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Read more of my articles at www.ledomduvin.com and don't forget to step into the Green! Drink more Bio and Organic wines (and Food) from sustainable culture! LeDomduVin</div>LeDomduVinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252950192538434974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117044428047640355.post-88595473616986179222023-12-24T09:46:00.004-05:002023-12-27T00:40:02.241-05:00LeDomduVin: MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6uxKY1w_DvOCFtzlCN2WcirUmN0udJmF0jlDBz1jb8tJc_nlVt4ApNv_GYB1wTcTTJprG_8xVPOaeuqB102snMfnLWjY83lB_MyKGTj1QiSxoNZ6pdJnhFYjhyIBowrpLKHHO00urGGGe7UGoLfzczm5YpHBzOG8iko58t6Sw-a1xJskp_eVIln1ayEA/s2889/MERRY%20CHRISTMAS%20AND%20HAPPY%20HOLIDAYS%20by%20@Ledomduvin%202023.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2889" data-original-width="2889" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6uxKY1w_DvOCFtzlCN2WcirUmN0udJmF0jlDBz1jb8tJc_nlVt4ApNv_GYB1wTcTTJprG_8xVPOaeuqB102snMfnLWjY83lB_MyKGTj1QiSxoNZ6pdJnhFYjhyIBowrpLKHHO00urGGGe7UGoLfzczm5YpHBzOG8iko58t6Sw-a1xJskp_eVIln1ayEA/w640-h640/MERRY%20CHRISTMAS%20AND%20HAPPY%20HOLIDAYS%20by%20@Ledomduvin%202023.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">MERRY CHRISTMAS </span></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">& HAPPY HOLIDAYS</span></h1>
<span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">by <span class="x7l2uk3">@ledomduvin</span> 2023</div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
<span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div style="text-align: justify;">May this holiday season bring you joy and happiness shared with family, friends, and loved ones. </div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
<span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The inspiration for this illustration came from recent articles about the trend of decreased alcohol consumption, particularly red wine, and the rise of non-alcoholic drinks.</div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
<span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Times have changed, and newer generations are less interested in drinking alcohol.</div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
<span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div style="text-align: justify;">However, I wish you a blessed Christmas and a refreshing holiday season. </div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
<span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div style="text-align: justify;">In the meantime, I'm going down to the cellar to get a bottle of red wine. <span face=""Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif">😁👍🍷</span> </div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
<span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Cheers! Santé! And Merry Christmas!</div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
<span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Dom</div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
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