Richard Rottiers
Tasted in Romanèche-Thorins with a windswept Richard Rottiers, 19 May 2016. Domaine Richard Rottiers La Sambinerie 71570 Romanèche-Thorins Tel: +33 6 63 38 16 35 www.domainerichardrottiers.com Here is a quiet and old quarter in Romanèche-Thorins – “Yes I’m lucky to have found this place,”… Read More
2014 Blind Beaujolais Tasting
All tasted blind at ‘Interbeaujolais’ in Villefranche 25, 26 and 27 April 206. Virtually all the wines tasted here are from the 2014 vintage – as requested – but a few 2013s seemed to creep into the mix too. Whilst all were tasted blind, the ‘cru’ was known… Read More
Some wines from the ‘Punition Collective’
A pick and mix collection of domaines with some lovely discoveries. Some images to follow, if I eventually find them! The hosts are first in my list, as the event was held at the cellars of Domaine Gouffier in Fontaines – together with a pig roast too! Domaine… Read More
03. The grapes of Burgundy
Ex-BIVB, 2018 – it doesn’t include Beaujolais, but it’s a pretty image! The truth is out – Burgundy wine is not just red, it can be white or rosé, it can even be fizzy. Principally in ‘northern Burgundy’ it is about pinot noir and… Read More
Michel Lafarge – 2022
Tasted in Volnay with Eleonore & Frédérick Lafarge, 06 December, 2023. Domaine Michel Lafarge 15 Rue De La Combe 21190 Volnay Tel: +33 3 80 21 61 61 www.domainelafarge.com Producer Instagram More reports with Domaine Michel Lafarge Frederic on 2023: “2023? We were very happy with this – we had… Read More
2021 Beaujolais: You can have it all – there’s great, good and there’s ugly too…
2021 Red Burgundy Part 1: 35 Côte de Beaune domaines – November 2022 2021 Red Burgundy Part 2: 41 Côte de Nuits domaines – December 2022 2021 Red Burgundy Part 3: 85 Beaujolais domaines – February 2023 Above the Col du Truges, February 2021 2021 was a throwback to many… Read More
Michel Lafarge – 2020
Tasted in Volnay with Frédérick Lafarge, 27 October, 2021. Domaine Michel Lafarge 15 Rue De La Combe 21190 Volnay Tel: +33 3 80 21 61 61 www.domainelafarge.com More reports with Domaine Michel Lafarge Frederic on 2021: “All our 1er crus… Read More
wines de la weekend – week 22 2021…
Friday/Saturday wines in Beaune – something required for the Sunday evening with mushroom risotto – I’m sure I’ll think of something 🙂 2017 Jean-Claude Ramonet, Mâcon-Péronne The last from my refrigerator in Beaune. Cork sealed Fresh, young colour. An equally fresh and young nose – even… Read More
Michel Lafarge – 2019
Tasted in Volnay with Frédérick Lafarge, pictured with daughter Clothilde, 17 November, 2020. Domaine Michel Lafarge 15 Rue De La Combe 21190 Volnay Tel: +33 3 80 21 61 61 www.domainelafarge.com Frederic on 2020: “Magic! Really everything was perfect; a mild but wet winter… Read More