Burgundy faces structural shift http://t.co/7uaniFNUAo@VivienneFranks@Winbeebee
— CircleofWineWriters (@CircleofWine) November 24, 2014
Interesting, if something of a re-hash (others might say ‘building upon’) the recent piece by Jancis (1 month ago) that I recommended here.
There were only two – but when not going for quantity, what else is one to do? 😉
The ‘Gevrey‘ was just perfect; only medium bodied but supple, open and super complex with a nose to die for – wines like this really don’t last very long.
So what about a ‘Chablis‘? Here is another wine that just hit the spot. This wine seems to defy aging, rather it just adds a twist more complexity to the nose each time I revisit. It remains a gorgeous thing…
And watch out – later today, my 2013 White Burgundy, EXTRA! report…
Well, what a difference – Beaune tonight @ 23h00 – nobody!
It’s cool and a little shivery though – or maybe that’s just me, not yet quite recovered from my lunch on Monday. The food tasted great, the people were a hoot – and the wines? Well, at some point, adjectives lose their impact…
But something disagreed with me though, and I was totally frozen for the next 8 hours – including in bed. I don’t think I can blame that on the wine – though maybe my head today 😉
Anyway, some nice addresses today, and it goes without saying great wines too, but today I found it easier to spit – ah, living the dream!
Also, finally met up with @winewomansong tonight – it was great to have a bitch about almost everybody – but the poor girl was very tired. I told her to go to bed without wifi. What an old man I am!
Monday lunch:
Some visits today:
I thought the mass of people in Beaune might have peaked yesterday evening, but clearly THE Sunday has another level. So instead of fighting for a place to drink coffee we chose make a walking tour of Meursault, and like any Sunday afternoon in Meursault the place was completely dead – pretty but almost a ghost-town. Still, it meant that I could poke my nose into a few corners and see a few lunch preparations!
There’s been on-and-off rain all weekend, indeed it was pretty heavy on Friday – probably perfect for teasing-out all the snalls from their lairs, because mountains of snails seem to have been consumed in Beaune this weekend – I’m not sure it’s really rain-clouds above, they have a green tinge – I think it’s garlic!
Ah yes, now I remember what’s happening in Beaune!
Our #HospicesdeBeaune auction realized a record-breaking total of €8M, up 28% vs last year. pic.twitter.com/sNfSmUdeQ3
— Christie's Wine (@ChristiesWine) November 16, 2014
La pièce du président a été adjugée à 220 000€ à Alberic Bichot et des acheteurs québécois! #Ventedesvinspic.twitter.com/cOcNqGaEnb
— Hôtel Le Cep Beaune (@LeCepBeaune) November 16, 2014
First, Meursault:
And then I think this is Beaune! :
It’s hard to avoid the crowds in Beaune as you close in on the weekend – is something happening? Today was just manic in the centre. I find it best to try and find a quiet cellar – particularly when it has a nice 62 to taste – oops, I mean drink!!!!
Friday:
Today:
I just wanted to keep you updated with content and news for Burgundy Report.
First – thanks to all my subscribers in this launch year – you are managing to make an old man very happy. Thank-you! I’m currently working through masses of 2013s to get the reports online in the next weeks. My time-table for you is as follows:
2014 EXTRA!
October Report: Focusing on ‘domaine’ 2013 vintage whites (next week)
November Report: Focusing on ‘domaine’ 2013 vintage reds (mid December)
December Report: Grands Maisons 2013s (before Christmas lunch – I hope!)
2015 EXTRA!
January: Chablis 2013
February: Mâconnais 2013
And for those of you who hated the Paypal approach to subscribing, there is now a new credit-card payment option. Hopefully this avoids the issues for those that who found things not to their liking! Here: https://www.burgundy-report.com/subscribe/?level=1
Second – for 2015, I’m working on a big Paulée event in the Swiss capital – Bern. More info for you on that very soon.
Lastly – The Burgundy Report site needs restructuring after 12 years of organic growth. Changes are afoot but it will be 2015 before a new face shows itself!
That’s all for now
Many thanks to you all, again…
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