Burgundy is getting hotter and hotter, and the climate is getting "almost" too hot to grow cool and balanced Chardonnays. The 2026 vintage is a clear example of this ... where alcohol levels rose well beyond 14% and sometimes even to more than 15% This sort of raises the question ... are there …
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By the glass – Bérèche et Fils Brut Réserve
To find Bérèche et Fils Brut Réserve as a by-the-glass wine at the local restaurant (Cabotte) on a hot summer-day lunch is an unusual treat. Bérèche Brut is a bit on the rich side (6 gr/L) but with a lovely freshness and delightful tension. This bottle was tasted as a nachspeise .... Two glasses …
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By the glass – Domaine Ott Romassan 2023
Rosé is the drink of the summer ... and especially the summer of 2026; cold drinks are needed. Some are too fine and classy to drink a rosé; others love it, if it's good enough. Domaine Ott Romassan is in my book the best there is of the still rosés - and if you need more class you will have to go …
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Pet’nat’ Chapuis & Chapuis Pétillant Naturel 24
I have been enjoying Pet’Nat´s through the years, and while some of them are quite good, I have not done reviews of very many so far. This week I tasted a very nice example from Romain et Jean-Guillaume Chapuis who runs Chapuis & Chapuis in Pommard. I have tasted quite some wines from …
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By the glass – Garnier et Fils Chablis 2024
Rich for a 2024 and borderline too ripe phenolicly. Lacks freshness and the flavors are darkish and a bit dense with a hint if sweet notes. The terroir is not winning any poits it seems ? Why not make mais and not wine. Chablis should be fresh and vivid in the 2024 vintage … this is kind of tedious …
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