Clos de la Chapelle – 2012s
Tasted with Dimitri Bazas and Mark O’Connell at Maison Champy in Beaune, 29 Jan, 2014. I asked Mark about the writer of the book that I summarised in my Diary: Apparently Philippe Remoissenet is a Parisian real-estate developer, and a vague relative of more Burgundian Remoissenets. He was actually… Read More
de Bellene – 2012s
Tasted in Beaune with Nicolas Potel and Matt Chittick, 31 Jan, 2014. As you will see (to the right) even with a broken finger, Nicolas recommends to you his 2012 Richebourg with sushi! Read More
Volnay Clos de la Chapelle, Philippe Remoissenet (2012)
As far as I can tell, this book is self-published. You can buy it from Athenaeum in Beaune. Philippe Remoissenet, together with Canadian, Mark O’Connell, bought the monopole 1er cru Volnay vineyard of Clos de la Chapelle from Louis Boillot in 2011 – it seemed that his children… Read More
Round-up of wines tasted ‘en-place’
150 wines for you. d’Ardhuy (Corgoloin) Albert Bichot (Beaune) JC Boisset (Nuits) Simon Bize (Savigny) Camille-Giroud (Beaune) Champy (Beaune) Louis Chenu (Savigny) Dublère (Savigny) Rebourgeon-Mure (Pom.) Seguin-Manuel (Beaune) The format of the majority of 2011 notes that follow,… Read More
Profile: Domaine du Duc de Magenta (Chassagne-Montrachet)
I was initially compelled to visit this domaine after tasting the wonderful 1978 Chassagne Rouge at the Grands Jours de Bourgogne earlier in the year. I first met the Duchesse de Magenta, Amélie de Mac Mahon when she was chatting with photographer Jon Wyand, I commended her on… Read More
The 2007’s (and some 06) of Maison Remoissenet
I already posted these notes in my ‘diary’ earlier this month, but for the sake of better filing, I will also archive (park) them here. From an enthusiasts ‘gathering’ in Scotland, organised by Tom Cannavan. Our presenter was Bernard Repolt of Maison Remoissenet. First – a comparison… Read More
a great tasting from maison remoissenet
Profile: Maison RemoissenetRemoissenet Père et Fils Back from travelling in the UK and I thought I’d share with you my notes of some lovely wines that were presented to bunch of enthusiasts in Scotland at a meeting organised by Tom Cannavan. Our presenter was Bernard Repolt of… Read More
Grandes Maisons Tasting: Grands Jours de Bourgogne
A very interesting tasting followed by dinner in the Château du Vougeot, arranged by the ‘Union des Maisons de Vins de Bourgogne’ which is a trade body of the Burgundy négoce that celebrated it’s 150th anniversary in 2006. Thirty-seven grand crus were presented ‘half-blind’ – you knew it was… Read More
Gevrey-Chambertin: Village Profile
This page: A village profile – Page 2: An a-z of grand crus – Page 3: An a-z of 1er crus Head south from Dijon, and the urban sprawl begins to make-way for vineyards in the area of Chênove. Very soon, and on your right-hand side, you… Read More