Sunday Morning in 5 Rue Julie Godemet ... worried this morning after an evening of violent rain in Burgundy. Actually, I have rarely seen rain as intense as yesterday evening … the downpour was however smaller than during the last storm in Nuits-Saint-Georges not even a week ago. Catching rain on …
Visit to Domaine Amiot-Servelle – Tasting the 2023s
After working with two or three different cellars for the past several years, Domaine Amiot-Servelle has settled down in their new cuverie in the outskirts of Chambolle. The wines are getting evermore precise, and there is scope for further improvement with the new facility, with winemaking by …
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#1 – Morning… Saturday
Morning in 5 Rue Julie Godemet ... looks misty and a bit gloomy, with the heat indicating that there is thunder (orage in French) in the air. Slight breeze getting a bit of air through ... but soon aircon time. Focus today will be the articles that I am working on ... Bastian Wolber, Chanterêves …
Visit to Domaine Roulot – Tasting the 2022s
The 2022s from Domaine Roulot are quite sensual and generous wines. They are intense and focused, but they still have a lovely hedonistic touch ... they aim to please, so to speak. They are more generous than the 2020s, but do not possess the same firm structure. They are on the slightly …
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Restaurants in Burgundy – My Current Choices: An Update
Many readers ask about restaurants in Burgundy and want to know where I eat, as well as where can one expect both good food and interesting wine. This is the newest edition of my favourites, with somewhat more elaborate coverage. Wine, ambience, and attitude There are a few important …
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