GJB: Pommard 1er Cru – 2012
Pommard premier crus (almost exclusively!) from 2012, all tasted on 21 March, 2014 in Pommard. Really great strength in-depth here. Some of the best from this village that I’ve ever experienced… 2012 Vaudoisey-Creusefond, Pommard Les Charmots Deep, a super,… Read More
Beaune: Village Profile
The town of Beaune itself is built on and from the stone of the surrounding hillsides, many ancient quarries are still visible as you walk through the Beaune hillsides. The name Beaune possibly comes from Belen, the Celtic god or Belena, the small river that traverses the city. Read More
Romanesca – 2022
Tasted in Fleurie with Olivier Chastel, 22 February 2024. Domaine Romanesca 1172 Route de la Chapelle des Bois 69820 Fleurie Tel: +33 6 33 84 72 68 Domaine Instagram domaineromanesca.com More reports with Domaine Romanesca Olivier on 2023: “I think will be good – 30-35 hl/ha and maybe better balanced,… Read More
Bouchard Père et Fils – 2022
Tasted in Beaune with Frédéric Weber, 01 December 2023. Bouchard Père et Fils 15 Rue du Château 21200 Beaune Tel: +33 3 80 24 80 24 www.bouchard-pereetfils.com Domaine Instagram More reports with Maison Bouchard Père et Fils Of course, it was to be expected but there are significant changes afoot… Read More
Joseph Drouhin – 2022
Tasted in Beaune with Véronique Drouhin, 04 December 2023. Maison Joseph Drouhin 7 Rue d’Enfer 21200 Beaune Tel: +33 3 80 24 68 88 www.drouhin.com Producer Instagram More reports with Maison Joseph Drouhin There were a few changes – additions – chez Drouhin in 2023. Véronique explains, “We have… Read More
Albert Bichot – 2022
Tasted in Beaune with Christophe Chauvel, 05 December 2023. Albert Bichot 6 Boulevard Jacques Copeau 21200 Beaune Tel: +33 3 80 24 37 37 www.bourgogne-bichot.com Producer Instagram More reports with Maison Albert Bichot Christophe on 2022: “You can only be happy with 2022 after a vintage like 2021 – still,… 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
2022 Burgundy – A Summary
29 March 2022: Pruning for poles – En Echalas – the new vogue… Just one summary? For central Burgundy – ie before I visit Chablis and Beaujolais – yes, just one. In the years that you’ve paid me to write these annual reports, this is the first time that I’ve… Read More
Anne et Pierre Morey, Morey-Blanc – 2022
Tasted in Meursault with Anne Morey, 17 October 2023. Domaine Anne et Pierre Morey 13 Rue Pierre Mouchoux 21190 Meursault Tel: +33 3 80 21 21 03 www.morey-meursault.fr Domaine’s Instagram More reports with Anne et Pierre Morey, Morey-Blanc. Anne’s son is here at the domaine now – 2021 was his… Read More