Vineyard, cellar, tasting, vineyard, lunch, tasting, tasting, vineyard, tasting - dinner! You know the Burgundian drill. But the region has much more to offer if you know where to look. I have often been amazed by the creativity and craftsmanship that one can find exploring the small villages …
Visit to Château de Charodon – Tasting the Red 2021s
Château de Charodon, under Louis Vallet, is a relatively new name on the Burgundy scene, although Vallet has long worked at different estates here - most recently at Domaine Pierre Bourée, his family domaine. However, he's turned the page and started a new negociant business in the buildings of …
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Visit to Domaine Boigey Freres – Tasting the 2022s
Domaine Boigey Freres is one of the new estates in Vosne-Romanée, and after a cautious start, the Boigey brothers are picking up momentum. The 2022s are a step up for the domaine in Vosne's ranks, and from simply being on the map, these wines are now getting seriously interesting. They have …
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Rude or Nude #1: Label Whores
Writing for the the web, and reviewing wine, are complex matters, and people sometimes tend to take even slightly negative comments or articles very seriously. I live in Burgundy, and I see the good, bad, and ugly sides of this beautiful region. I love it, and while perhaps this doesn't give me …
Restaurant Premnord – A New Destination
Great news for the fan of good food and wine: Domaine Prieuré-Roch is opening a new restaurant located at the top of the estate in Premeaux-Prissy overlooking the magnificent Les Argillieres vineyard. The name of the new place is Premnord, and the restaurant is located in a sweet spot in some …
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