Henry-Frédéric Roch, the owner of domaine Prieure Roch in Premeaux-Prissey and the co-gerant at domaine de la Romanee Conti in Vosne Romanee, is dead this weekend at age 56. Sincere condolences to his family, friends and those who worked with him in Burgundy. A very sad loss for Burgundy. …
Le Roi Chambertin – Gevrey Galore 2017
Thursday (November 15th 2018) offered the possibility to attend Le Roy Chambertin, a annual tasting held in connection with the Hospice de Beaune auction - in Gevrey Chambertin and by the producers of Gevrey. Most producers are attending generously providing cask samples of some of their …
Burgundy November 2018 .. status
Back in Burgundy for a serie of tastings of the 2017 and a bit of the 2018. The 2017s confirmered that they are pretty wines, and while some yields are on the high side, most wines are delightful and rather classical - and relatively lightfooted compared to the 2015s, the 2016s - and for that …
Terroir Insight: Domaine de la Vougeraie, Musigny
Musigny is a relatively large vineyard yet the Musigny wines are becoming a very rare treat these days, as the demand for this illusive and mineral driven wine is increasing by the hour it seems. The Domaine de la Vougeraie is one of the oldest owners of Musigny, with a ownership that dates …
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What to look for in 2018 Burgundy … it’s the week!
As I wrote the alcohol levels are not only starting to climb, they are also starting to become a serious problem - see full article. 2018 is a rather hot year, and while some harvested early some perhaps harvested relatively late - without having worked with denser canopies for greater shading, …
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