the covid-compatible stormclouds over Burgundy…
The storm clouds gather: Beaune yesterday… It’s already a couple of weeks since we lost the 2021 St.Vincent, planned for Puligny-Montrachet, Blagny and Corpeau. In our new reality it seems to be mainly the larger, event-style, tastings that are currently being cancelled. Read More
Profile: Sylvie Esmonin
Tasted in Gevrey-Chambertin with Sylvie Esmonin, 29 Novewmber 2019. Domaine Sylvie Esmonin 1 Rue Neuve 21220, Gevrey-Chambertin Tel: +33 3 80 34 36 44 More reports for Domaine Sylvie Esmonin There are a whole bunch of Gevrey producers that I hardly visit… Read More
Profile: Pierre Damoy
Tasted in Gevrey-Chambertin with Pierre Damoy, 30 November 2018. Domaine Pierre Damoy 11 Rue Mal de Lattre de Tassigny 21220 Gevrey-Chambertin Tel: +33 3 80 34 30 47 www.domaine-pierre-damoy.com It’s been quite a while since I tasted at this domaine, but that’s because… Read More
Marchand-Tawse & Domaine Tawse – 2016
Tasted with Mark Fincham in Nuits St.Georges and Beaune, 07 and 12 December 2017. Marchand-Tawse 9 Rue Julie Godemet 21700 Nuits-Saint-Georges Tel: +33 3 80 20 37 32 www.marchand-tawse.com A complicated tasting as multiple locations and different days to taste just about everything… Read More
Profile: Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini
Tasted in Gevrey-Chambertin with Florence Heresztyn, 02 May 2017. Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini 27 Rue Richebourg 21220 Gevrey-Chambertin Tel. +33 (0)3 80 34 13 99 www.heresztyn-mazzini.com This domaine is to be found right in the centre of Gevrey-Chambertin – you might choose a range of shops… Read More
Chantal Remy – 2014
Tasted in Morey with Florian Remy, 16 November 2015. Domaine Chantal Remy 1, place du Monument 21220 Morey-Saint-Denis Tel: +33 (0)3 80 34 32 59 www.domaine-chantal-remy.com Since the last time I visited, there has been a little more planting in the ‘garden’ –… Read More
19 september – 2015 harvest day 16
Le Roi Chambertin. Harvest day 16, but only our 12th day with grapes… As we say, it’s only over after the Chambertin is in – and today, finally, it was. Despite the wait, no complaints about the cleanliness and presentation of the grapes. More info after a short… Read More
Trapet – 2013
Tasted in Gevrey with Jean-Louis Trapet, 12 November, 2014. Domaine Trapet 53 Route de Beaune 21220 Gevrey-Chambertin Tel: +33 3 80 34 30 40 www.domaine-trapet.fr I knew that I would be tasting some of Jean-Louis’ wines at the Syndicat de Gevrey-Chambertin, ‘Roi Chambertin’ tasting,… Read More
Burgundy Harvest 22 September 2014…
I loved the Clos St.Denis but was completely unmoved by the Griotte – and I can’t blame the cork! How will the last of this trio of 2012s fare? 2012 Chézeaux (Ponsot), Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Charmes Deeply coloured. Read More