Let's face it the 2024 vintage did not fall out like we hoped for!! Words like catastrophe and disaster are being used quite frequently about a vintage that size-wise perhaps is the worst Burgundy has experienced. Now we can hope for the wines to surprise us ... to thrill us ... to joy …
Terroir Insight: Domaine Arlaud Clos Saint-Denis
Domaine Arlaud is in my view one of the somewhat overlooked gems of Morey-Saint-Denis. But after tasting their rare yet truly delightful Clos Saint-Denis I decided to set focus on this estate. Domaine Arlaud offer a range of beautiful wines with a high drinkability and with quality increasing …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Arlaud Clos Saint-Denis
Burgundy 2024 – fermenting – Prices and Consequences
The harvest is almost over except for a few late starters and bloomers. A very difficult harvest with yields well or even way below the normal … "a disaster," as several growers have described it. I do not dwell on the statistics. Still, production and recent talks with producers like …
[Read more...] about Burgundy 2024 – fermenting – Prices and Consequences
Burgundy 2024 – fermenting – the serious issues
The time has come to evaluate the findings and details found during the 2024 harvest - what is good - and what is bad seen here before the fermentation. I know it is early - but there are at least some heavy question marks ... and some strong doubts. Low ripeness - sugar, physiological …
[Read more...] about Burgundy 2024 – fermenting – the serious issues
Domaine de Montmain – “Le Clos du Château”
Burgundy is full of surprises and unknown gems ... and while I think I know the Nuits-Saint-Georges area I must admit that a 30 ha estate just a few km from my home can slip by. LE DOMAINE DE MONTMAIN in Villars-Fontaine Villars-Fontaine The village Villars-Fontaine is up and above on the …
[Read more...] about Domaine de Montmain – “Le Clos du Château”