the jayer millions…
In full flow… My pre-sale post. Henri Jayer, 12 years after his death, remains an iconic winemaker. It seems a shame then that his life was reduced to mere money yesterday, though it was quite a final payoff for the family, a number… Read More
Lucien Muzard – 2014
Tasted with Claude Muzard in Santenay, 13 September 2016. Domaine Lucien Muzard et Fils 11, bis rue de la Cour Verreuil 21590, Santenay Tel. +33 (0)3 80 20 61 85 Hervé was in the vines, popping in to say ‘hi’ later-on, Claude took the tasting, suggesting to… Read More
Corton-Charlemagne 2012 – blind…
Before delving into the detail, it’s worth saying ‘what a great set of wines’ this was. I used my normal nomenclature (Rebuy: no – maybe – yes) converted to 0-2 points, plus my favourite wine getting 3 points, but there was nothing here that I wouldn’t enjoy sharing… Read More
Profile: La Pousse d’Or (Volnay)
The Pousse d’Or dominates many of the views of Volnay. I also note, that I always seem to refer to it as ‘the Pousse d’Or’, rather than ‘the domaine’ this place seems special. The views from the Pousse d’Or can also be wonderful – a vista towards the Alps… Read More
Profile: Domaine Antoine & Rachel Olivier (Santenay)
This family domaine was founded in the 1960s and used to be based in Santenay-le-Haut, but moved in 2007 into part of the old premises of Vincent Girardin. These ‘new’ premises had lain empty between 2002 and 2007 in Santenay-le-Bas – just a few metres down the Chassagne road… Read More
Santenay: Village Profile
There are two ways to Santenay – at least if you come from the north, and I expect that the majority of you will… The most well-trodden route of wine tourists is likely to be the road through the vines from Chassagne-Montrachet; as you travel southwards the vines rising on… Read More
decanter and ‘early onset oxidation’…
I just did something that I haven’t done for years – I bought a copy of Decanter. Intruiged by the summary of their story on the Decanter website I decided to see what passes for cutting-edge wine journalism. First I have to say that the magazine is more impressive than… 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
Round-up of wines tasted…
No slurping or spitting! This is a compendium of wines that were drunk with food, friends and family, between mid-December 2009 and mid-April 2010. Regional Wines (7) Villages Wines (11) Premier Cru Wines (25) Grand Cru Wines (13) REGIONAL WINES 2005 David Clark, Bourgogne Au Pelson… Read More