The Burgundy harvest is always tricky, and predicting the start of harvest is difficult, as there is a significant variation in timing amongst the growers. According to my sources – different ones – harvest for most is likely to start around September10 for the whites, whereas start for the reds …
Visit Domaine Michel Gaunoux … on a rainy day
What can comfort you on a rainy day? The answer is pretty simple if you know the wines of Domaine Michel Gaunoux ... "Then there was rain. The sky wore a veil of gold and gray. At night it was the bright of the moon with me. Time was just floating." (Coldplay) The wines of Michel Gaunoux …
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21160 Couchey: Tasting Marsannay and Dijon wines from Domaine Derey
I like to visit new estates and also to explore lesser-known villages. One could easily call Couchey a lesser-known village, as it is sold under the name of its better-known neighbour, Marsannay. Couchey is located just north of Fixin and south of Marsannay - and in this village we find …
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Visit Domaine Henri Gouges, tasting the 2018s
I was very impressed by the 2017s from Domaine Henri Gouges when I tasted the line-up in February. I was therefore eager to taste the 2018 vintage when I had the opportunity in July. Domaine Henri Gouges - Antoine Gouges - July 2019 The 2018s are from a hot year; yet with its new style, …
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Visit Domaine Morey-Coffinet, tasting the 2018 whites
Some estates I visit often, others rarely; but first and foremost, I try to taste interesting wines for the benefit of the readers - and of my palate and pleasure! Morey-Coffinet is one of the estates I visit often, as I have a good relationship with the Danish importer and with Thibault Morey. I …
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