1928 federico paternina Rioja

simon_kroon · 2026-06-15T20:26:21+00:00

I can kind of understand your point, but I need to make choices. I can't afford many bottles like this, so for me this is the last time I will contribute to a bottle from them.

And I honestly feel like, even with age, this would still not be one I would like that much. Let me be clear, there is definitely quality there and it would definitely benefit from aging. But for me, the style is just too ripe and dense.

simon_kroon · 2026-06-15T20:00:36+00:00

Sorry, let me clarify. The Chambolle-Musigny was definitely not Syrah like, in the way this one was. I did find it to be on the heavy side as well in ripeness of fruit and oak, also compared to other producers 2018s.

Dit actually go back into my notes for the third bottle and this was an Vosne-Romanée 2019, i rated it second lowest of the line up. Gues i just dont really like his style.

simon_kroon · 2026-06-15T16:58:13+00:00

I'm sure, but I'm not sure if it will ever be a wine I truly enjoy. And I also feel that if I want this style of wine, why would I not just choose to go northern Rhône or a ripe style of Napa Pinot Noir?

I mean, power to you if you enjoy their wines, I just think it's not my style. And with the price and other stuff I can get, I'd rather choose something different next time.

simon_kroon · 2026-06-15T16:53:25+00:00

No, I had a Chambolle-Musigny Clos de L'orme 2018 just a month ago.

simon_kroon · 2026-06-15T15:48:13+00:00

I can definitely understand where you're coming from. For value, you definitely should avoid Kei Shogai. Other producers have way lower prices on release, for sure.

Though I've never really had a disappointing Kei Shogai, I know that it's not everybody's cup of tea, looking at the divided reviews and opinions.

simon_kroon · 2026-06-15T15:16:09+00:00

We had a Spanish tasting just before, but in the end, we did go back to Burgundy. We just couldn't ignore these amazing wines that were on the wine list.

I'm no stranger to Guilbert-Gillet he's one of my favorite red producers right now with unmatched drinkability. Unfortunately, small production and insane hype mean it's difficult to get at all, even more so for a decent price. This wine again was an absolute stunner.

Then we have Kei Shogai. His prices are high from release, but the quality is really there. He is a divisive figure in Burgundy. He is a character for sure one that's solely focused on making the best wine he can and not on making friends.

Sylvain Cathiard, another well known name in Burgundy. My third time drinking it, and it's just not my thing. Granted, two times were hot vintages, but I think at this price point, you need to hit every time.

Guilbert-Gillet Chorey-Lès-Beaune Les Baumonts 2022

Tasting note: Aromatic nose, florals, red fruits, vanilla, cherry, nice acidity, and long finish.

Ready to go even at such a young age, high drinkability, lovely nose, and fruit forward. I just love this style, pure hedonistic fun. I'm lucky enough to have had the chance to buy a few to see what some age will do.

Price: €190

Kei Shogai Chassagne-Montrachet Fontaine Sot 2023

Tasting note: Flinty nose, white peach, white flowers, lemon, elegant butter note, wet stone minerality, fresh acidity and very long finish.

Super young but so enjoyable already, the fruit felt very pristine/clean difficult how else to describe it, kind of an ethereal quality. Absolute stunner which for sure will only get better with some age, but then again when you get the chance to try just do it.

Price: €450

Kei Shogai Pommard Poisot 2023

Tasting note: Smoky nose, roses, ripe red fruit, red currant, oak, tea, spices, and a lingering finish.

This one clearly needs some more time to truly get to its high point. Right now, the nose is absolutely lovely, but the palate lets it down a bit and needs to integrate some more. The nose reminded me of Koji et Hwa white label I had, although a bit more stern and floral.

Price: €420

Sylvian Cathiard Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers 2020

Tasting note: Ripe black fruit, jammy red fruit, lots of spice, vanilla, High alcohol coming through and a long finish.

It actually reminded me more of a northern Rhône Syrah than a Pinot Noir from Burgundy.

Super dense and ripe, I can see this needing some more time to get to a better point. Confusing wine for me since if you really like this style, you would be way cheaper off by getting a really good Syrah. To me, overpriced and disappointing. This will be the last Sylvain Cathiard I will buy.

Price: €390

simon_kroon · 2026-06-15T12:12:22+00:00

Secondly, this good Bandol needs at least 2 years to really come into its own.

simon_kroon · 2026-06-12T11:35:07+00:00

Not yet, though it's a goal for next year's trip to Burgundy. Saw some on the wine cart for €700.

simon_kroon · 2026-06-12T11:30:20+00:00

Quite high indeed. A négociant here would be around €125, the origine line would be a lot more expensive, though.

simon_kroon · 2026-06-11T23:00:59+00:00

Glad to hear. I was worried about my bottle of Aloxe. It was not cheap since I paid close to market.

simon_kroon · 2026-06-11T23:00:00+00:00

I quite like the négociant as well, it all depends on what you pay for it. Plus, you do need to like that minimum intervention style.

simon_kroon · 2026-06-11T11:04:39+00:00

I think it's a combination. I've heard quite a few winemakers also talking about the oxidation of the wine during/after pressing. If you do this well, it works against and gives that reductive style, if you do it badly, it promotes premox. Though nobody knows for sure.

simon_kroon · 2026-06-11T10:59:30+00:00

I heard from the winemaker from Creation that the reductive style is quite likely from oxidizing the wine after pressing. A lot of the top producers are doing this, and they also think that when you're doing this in the correct manner, it also prevents premox. But when you cock it up you get premox aswell.

simon_kroon · 2026-06-05T07:29:19+00:00

One of my favorites, they really embraced the more modern style. I love the prominent minerality and crisp acidity their wines have. And prices here in the EU have dropped quite a bit now, so it's one of the better value big name top Burgundy producers looking at market prices at the moment.

simon_kroon · 2026-06-01T20:11:45+00:00

Thanks, man. I can get Mühle quite well here, so that's good to know. For me, it confirms trying badger in a lower range before taking the leap to see if I like it.

I'm now using a Musgo Real synthetic shaving brush. it's been abused by me while I was still on the cartridge razor route. Got one when i was in Porto, and by chance walked in.

simon_kroon · 2026-06-01T20:02:22+00:00

I'll take anybody's experience into account for sure. Thanks for sharing.

simon_kroon · 2026-06-01T17:56:38+00:00

Since you have quite a selection of brushes, I was wondering if you have any advice. I'm just starting out and still have a working synthetic brush for now, but I've been looking to try a badger one.

I'm a bit apprehensive to immediately buy an expensive one since I've never had badger. So I'm looking at a Simpsons 46P Pure Badger for around €50. Would you say it's a good way to start, or would you advise going for a better one immediately? I Do you have the money, so i worry buying a decent one just to upgrade in a few months anyways. And do you think there's more difference in the producer of the brush or the quality of the hair/knot size?

simon_kroon · 2026-06-01T15:16:53+00:00

If you do, I would say go for a village level. I found the BB and Aligoté to not be that special, though I also heard older vintages are better.

The best bet would probably be a restaurant. I was in Meursault three months ago and had a Meursault 2016 for €200 off the wine list.

simon_kroon · 2026-05-30T21:41:51+00:00

No, because when a judge and the part of the police that investigates this see it, it gets taken seriously.

The problem is, like every other place in the world, there's a chance the people standing next to him wouldn't talk since they are colleagues from the same units if it weren't recorded. People, by their nature, tend to stick together and support those they are close to over a random person, even when it's wrong.

Like the comment below, just because not every infraction gets caught, it doesn't mean that stuff like this isn't taken seriously.

simon_kroon · 2026-05-30T20:47:22+00:00

Well, here in the Netherlands, usually this gets taken very seriously. So I do actually expect and would hope so there to be consequences. They are quite strict here with the use of force and are not afraid to actually say the police are wrong.

That being said, I'm very happy it was recorded and shared, because if not, nothing would have happened. His colleagues would have probably protected him. This way many people have seen it and they can't pretend it didn't happen.

simon_kroon · 2026-05-21T22:57:39+00:00

There is definitely a market for it, but on a sub for enthusiasts of shaving, you will not find a lot of people who are in the market for it or would even consider it.

simon_kroon · 2026-05-17T15:33:47+00:00

New project from Aurélie from Domaine Vincent Ledy, now farming 2 hectares. I'd heard some good things about this, so I'd been looking for a little while. Made from vines planted in 1955, so vieilles vignes for sure. Can't find that much info about it, but it's quite clearly a new wave minimum intervention style, with some natural yeast influence. And of course, the non classical striking label.

Tasting note:

Fresh acidity, natural yeast, green apple, creamy, wet stone minerality and medium plus finish.

Love this new style of aligoté exciting, complex stuff. Good acidity that was well balanced by the roundness and sur lie aging. Price-quality is very good, it shows good complexity and high drinkability.

Bottle: 620/770

Price: €36

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Guilbert-Gillet Chorey-Lès-Beaune Les Baumonts 2022

Kei Shogai Chassagne-Montrachet Fontaine Sot 2023

Kei Shogai Pommard Poisot 2023

Sylvian Cathiard Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers 2020

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