Nicolas Morin is a good wine producer, but also a somewhat untraditional vigneron. He works with very little sulphur... not that this is very untraditional these days ... but it becomes more unconventional ... as he has some quite rare .... or should I say unconventional terroirs in the very, very …
Visiting Jane Eyre at Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre is originally from Australia, with a mother hailing from Norway - but even 20-odd years in France does not take the Aussie out of this girl. Jane is frisky- and I love this - as it gives a bit of spice to the sometimes excessive French politeness. She started out as a hairdresser, but …
Château de la Commaraine 2025
Some projects are both fascinating and much more complex than originally expected ... such a project is Château de la Commaraine. But this year Commaraine seems to be at the end of a long construction phase ... the winery is now with the Château in Pommard, and the two restaurants and the …
Visiting Pascal Marchand at Domaine Marchand-Tawse
Sometimes it requires help from the other side of the globe to get a clear view on your neighbours ... and none better than my good Leica friend Chua Yang hailing from Singapore. My neighbour Pascal Machcand has been a driving force in Burgundy for the last 40 years - a legendary vigneron who is …
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Visiting Aurélie at Ledy Vins
Aurélie with her new Ledy Vins is a force of nature originating from the Pyrenees. Meeting her in her new estate in Savigny-lés-Beaune embrace her fantastic project and her delightful wines, that not only trills your palate but also engages your mind with a strong and exciting visual side. A fresh …