Vougeraie: A vertical of Clos de la Prieuré
Today it is Pierre Vincent who is in charge at the Doamine de la Vougeraie and is ably assisted by Amandine Terrier. Amandine has been with Vougeraie for a little over 1 year, Pierre is a more recent recruit from Boisset’s Jaffelin ‘brand’ where he made some very nice 2004’s. Read More
Profile: Domaine de la Vougeraie (Premeaux)
Update: The Vougeraie 2004s – March 2006 Update: The Vougeraie 2005s, 2004s and a vertical of Clos de la Prieuré – March 2007 Update: The Vougeraie 2008s & 2009s – March 2011 Domaine de la Vougeraie is a creation of the wealthiest wine related company… Read More
Benjamin Leroux – 2024
Tasted in Beaune with Benjamin Leroux, 19 November 2025. Domaine Benjamin Leroux 5 Rue Colbert 21200 Beaune Tel: +33 3 80 22 71 06 www.benjamin-leroux.com Producer Instagram More reports for Doimaine Benjamin Leroux Benjamin on 2025: “Compared to 2024, it was an easy season. A reasonable to small crop. The… Read More
22-Aug. The 2025 harvest in the Côte d’Or …
Puligny 22-Aug-2025, Caillerets to the left, Pucelles to the right… Let’s get it out of the way – yes, it could be a very good vintage. Though, clearly, it’s not over until the she/he/other with above average body mass index starts to sing !! A little background:… Read More
Vincent Paindavoine – 2022
Tasted with Vincent in Vosne-Romanée 08 December 2023. Domaine Vincent Paindavoine Rue des Grands Crus 21700 Vosne-Romanée Tel: +33 3 80 61 12 43 Vincent’s Instagram www.vincentpaindavoine.com I’m indebted to Christophe Deola of Louis Latour fame, who gave me… Read More
Benjamin Leroux – 2022
Tasted in Beaune with Benjamin Leroux, 05 December 2023. Domaine Benjamin Leroux 5 Rue Colbert 21200 Beaune Tel: +33 3 80 22 71 06 www.benjamin-leroux.com Producer Instagram More reports for Doimaine Benjamin Leroux Yes, it’s my… 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… Read More
Bernard Zito – 2022 & 2021
Tasted in Bligny with Bernard Zito, 18 July 2023. Maison Bernard Zito Chateau de Bligny 14 Grande Rue, 21200 Bligny-lès-Beaune Bernard Zito is one of the foremost viticulturalists in Burgundy – I first met him more than 20 years ago when he was working together with Pascal… Read More
the charity clos de vougeot for the abbaye de cîteaux
In just over one week – Friday April 8th 2022 – Sotheby’s will commence an online charity auction of wines from Burgundy. The final recipient of these funds will be the Cistercian Abbey of Cîteaux, established in 1098. sothebys.com/vougeotpourciteaux The syndicate of producers of… Read More