Besancenot – a mix…
Tasted with Meline Loye in Beaune, 20 June 2023. Domaine Besancenot EARL 78 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Nicolas 21200 Beaune Tel: +33 3 80 22 18 76 www.domaine-besancenot.fr A domaine that I have noticed for years – sitting on the route-nationale heading north out… Read More
Just a few (week 39) weekend wines…
2009 Roty, Gevrey-Chambertin La Brunelle I’m yet to meet a 2009 that I love – certainly the ones that I bought – but this wine is getting nearer and nearer – I’m hoping that it’s only a matter of time! A silky but slightly dumb, round,… Read More
The 163rd Hopsices de Beaune Wine Auction
The 163rd Hospices de Beaune wine auction will be held on Sunday, November 19 2023, in the Halles de Beaune from 14h30. The sale is emblematic of the region and, in particular, of Beaune. The domaine of the Hôtel Dieu covers an enviable 60 hectares of vines, the result… Read More
a little hydration… and a larger rumour…
A mixed bag from okay to great – the ‘okay‘ was probably self-inflicted 🙂 2000 Sylvie Spielmann, Riesling Bergheim Darker yellow colour but with a classic maturing riesling nose – no petrol but lots of complexity. In the mouth,… Read More
Champy – 2021
Tasted in Beaune with Dimitri Bazas, 02 May 2023. Maison Champy 3 Rue du Grenier À Sel 21200 Beaune Tel: +33 3 80 25 09 99 www.champy.com More reports with Maison Champy Dimitri on 2021: “I… Read More
Jacques Prieur – 2021
Tasted in Meursault with Romain Pertuzot, Nadine Gublin & Martin Prieur, 02 May 2023. Domaine Jacques Prieur 6 Rue des Santenots 21190 Meursault Tel: +33 3 80 21 23 85 www.prieur.com More reports with Domaine Jacques Prieur. Nadine 2022:… Read More
Truchetet – 2021
Tasted in Premeaux-Prissey with Pauline, Julie & Morgan Truchetet, 23 May 2023. Domaine Truchetet 5 rue des Masers 21700 Premeaux-Prissey Tel: +33 3 80 23 67 92 www.domainetruchetet.fr More reports with Domaine Truchetet Morgan on 2022: 2022 was… Read More
Francoise André – 2021
Tasted in Beaune with Jerôme Despres & Lauriane André, 02 May 2023. Domaine Francoise André 7, Rempart Saint-Jean 21200 Beaune, France Tel:+33 3 80 24 21 65 www.domaineterregelesses-francoiseandre.com More reports with Domaine Françoise André. Lauriane & Jerôme on 2023 – so… Read More
Boyer-Martenot – 2021
Tasted in Meursault with Vincent Boyer, 16 May 2023. Domaine Boyer-Martenot 17, place de l’Europe 21190 Meursault Tel: +33 3 80 21 26 25 www.boyer-martenot.com More reports with Domaine Boyer-Martenot Vincent on 2022: “I’m very very happy with… Read More