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Claude Kolm on "The Pearl of the Côte"

Claude Kolm — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:34:54 +0000

"Claude, I bet Potel was none to pleased either."

You got it, Phil. He had been hoping to be the purchaser.

Phil Eaves on "The Pearl of the Côte"

Phil Eaves — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:26:50 +0000

Just to add my two pence whilst one may understand the loyal and constant, and this is not the only instance up and down the Cote, I have to question Dujac getting away with it. When Moillard did this the Gaudichots 0.2365 ha. was only a small bit of the total
(Malconsorts 2.7 ha.) at that time, now with Montille having 1.37 ha. and Dujac 1.33ha.
the proportions are much skewed, are the INAO powerless or complicit?

Claude, I bet Potel was none to pleased either.

Claude Kolm on "The Pearl of the Côte"

Claude Kolm — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:57:42 +0000

Just to confirm Bill above -- Dujac received all of the Gaudichots that Thomas-Moillard disposed of and puts it in to the Malconsorts, following Moillard-Thomas's practice which provides the "loyal and constant" standard that Dujac will use as a defense if ever challenged by INAO on the Malconsorts labelling.

There was another member of the Thomas family that owned another part of Gaudichots, and that is the parcel that went to Régis Forey (much to the dismay of the former negociant who had been exploiting the fruit for some years).

emile on "The Pearl of the Côte"

emile — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:21:24 +0000

i was confused...thnks for the clarification!

bill nanson on "The Pearl of the Côte"

bill nanson — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:38:35 +0000

Hi Emile - I'm not aware of Bouchard (Père?) getting any vines - I thought it was Dujac/de Montille who are exploiting all those (ex) Domaine Thomas vines - happy to learn otherwise though...

emile on "The Pearl of the Côte"

emile — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:59:47 +0000

Didn't both Bouchard and Dujac receive parcels of the Moillard holding in Gaudichots?

bill nanson on "The Pearl of the Côte"

bill nanson — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:27:52 +0000

JT said:
In the section on Les Gaudichots, Dujac owns 0.24ha but does not produce a version. Anyone knows what they do with their grapes?

I believe it is blended into their Malconsorts JT. I guess it follows 'loyal and consistent' use - Thomas/Thomas-Moillard did it for many, many years, and it is their Gaudichots and (some of) their Mallconsorts that Dujac now exploit...

JT on "The Pearl of the Côte"

JT — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:34:45 +0000

In the section on Les Gaudichots, Dujac owns 0.24ha but does not produce a version. Anyone knows what they do with their grapes?

Ray Walker on "The Pearl of the Côte"

Ray Walker — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:45:58 +0000

Mine arrived today in Nuits-Saint-Georges. The book looks amazing. This is the first book my wife took out of my hands to read for herself. Serious. This book is amazing. I hope he continues with this.

njbruce on "The Pearl of the Côte"

njbruce — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:50:00 +0000

I love the passion Allen imparts to the book, with his spiritual thrust, notably in his Introduction and in his conclusion. If I have a regret, it's in the overemphasis on DRC, which is increasingly being taken out of the reach of ordinary winelovers and well into millionaire's alley. But I hope this is only the first of many books on Burgundy from Allen.

Will Cashman on "The Pearl of the Côte"

Will Cashman — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:25:45 +0000

Mine arrived this morning, looks great!

Bert Bessems on "The Pearl of the Côte"

Bert Bessems — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:11:47 +0000

Received mine yesterday it sure looks very good.

Howard Cooper on "The Pearl of the Côte"

Howard Cooper — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:56:13 +0000

FedEx says mine is coming tomorrow. Can't wait.

bill nanson on "The Pearl of the Côte"

bill nanson — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:26:38 +0000

wildbillnv said:
Bill N: Susan Wilde said she could get me the advanced galleys in New York. Don't know if this includes full color work-up. Did he include Photo credits and specs.

Wild Bill

Depends what you mean by specs, photos are credited to 3 photographers, including Lincoln Russell...

wildbillnv on "The Pearl of the Côte"

wildbillnv — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:58:14 +0000

Bill N: Susan Wilde said she could get me the advanced galleys in New York. Don't know if this includes full color work-up. Did he include Photo credits and specs.

Wild Bill

njbruce on "The Pearl of the Côte"

njbruce — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:31:13 +0000

Meow?

bill nanson on "The Pearl of the Côte"

bill nanson — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:23:50 +0000

Will Cashman said:
Was this an advance copy Bill? Or should I expect mine in the post soon?

Advance Will. You'll have to wait another week or two for Allen to sign your copy, mine is one of the rarer unsigned ones :o)

Will Cashman on "The Pearl of the Côte"

Will Cashman — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:15:21 +0000

Was this an advance copy Bill? Or should I expect mine in the post soon?

bill nanson on "The Pearl of the Côte"

bill nanson — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:57:02 +0000

Arrived today - I'll have to get my reading-cap on if I'm going to get this reviewed in my summer report - probably the book will be the rate determining step!

(Looks good - but you didn't need to know that did you ;o) )