Bart – 2023
Tasted in Marsannay with Pierre Bart, 29 October 2024. Domaine Bart 23 Rue Moreau 21160 Marsannay-la-Côte Tel: +33 3 80 51 49 76 More reports with Domaine Bart Pierre on 2024: “Not so bad in 24 – half a harvest – approaching 25 hl/ha in total. There was, of course,… Read More
2023 – The Côte d’Or vintage…
Montrachet – January 2023 ‘The differences in shape and perfumes are so clear this year but there’s a homogeneity of ‘deliciousness’ that one might start to find a bit tiresome…’ Oh the embarrassment of riches !! Of course, the above grower quote has a heavy dose of post-elevage relief and,… Read More
Bart – 2022
Tasted in Marsannay with Pierre Bart, 15 November 2023. Domaine Bart 23 Rue Moreau 21160 Marsannay-la-Côte Tel: +33 3 80 51 49 76 More reports with Domaine Bart Pierre on 2023: “We did about 5% over the limit before sorting, so very good balance I’ve honestly never seen such quality… Read More
On the touristic trail from Beaune to Chablis…


Beaune to Chablis on the Autoroute requires only about 1 hour and 20 minutes – you may be surprised to hear me say this but, between Beaune and Chablis, there’s much to do and see that doesn’t include wine! So why not use a whole day to take in… Read More
Bart – 2021
Tasted in Marsannay with Pierre Bart, 16 November 2022. Domaine Bart 23 Rue Moreau 21160 Marsannay-la-Côte Tel: +33 3 80 51 49 76 More reports with Domaine Bart Pierre on 2021: “In 2021 we were lucky that the yield had been reduced because given the weeks and weeks of poor… Read More
more weekend wines – week 27 2020


Even stretching into the start of week 28 😉 2019 Raphael Chopin, Beaujolais Funambule The no sulfur cuvée of declassified BJV A year ago this was so impressively delicious and juicy – a bravo wine. A year down the line it’s still delicious but just a… Read More
Bart – 2020
Tasted in Marsannay with Pierre Bart, 17 November 2021. Domaine Bart 23 Rue Moreau 21160 Marsannay-la-Côte Tel: +33 3 80 51 49 76 More reports with Domaine Bart Pierre on 2021: “Actually, 2021 not too bad. We were 25% down and… Read More
2020 Red Burgundy
2019 Red Burgundy Part 1: (Here) The Côte d’Or – December 2021 2020 Red Burgundy Part 2: Beaujolais – February 2022 Beaune 1er Belissand 21 August 2020… What about the 2020 reds in the Côte d’Or? 2018-2020 are a trio of, historically, hot… Read More
Louis Boillot, Ghislaine Barthod – 2020
A marathon tasting with Clément Boillot-Barthod in Chambolle-Musigny, 31 August 2021. Domaines Louis Boillot et Fils & Ghislaine Barthod 4 Rue du Lavoir 21220 Chambolle-Musigny Tel: +33 3 80 62 80 16 More reports for Louis Boillot & Ghislaine Barthod Clément on 2021:… Read More