I love to drink great wines, but 30+ degrees centigrade and big Grand Cru do not go hand in hand. Save your big guns for a cooler day! Summer calls for fresh, energetic wines that have a light appearance … frais et léger … a vin VIF. Additionally, the wine should be served …
Biodynamic
Yields and mildew damage
Understanding Burgundy is important to be able to navigate the market afterward. Some things are easy ... others are a bit more complex ... Currently, mildew is the big theme, as the serious attack of mildew is now damaging the vineyards and reducing the yields. But what is yield? Here is a …
“À point” in 2024 … the mildew problem
The 2024 harvest is peeping around the corner, and people are starting to count down the days and hours, ready to spring into action when the grapes are ready, or "à point." Two weeks back, June 9th 2024, the flowering began in Volnay at Thomas Bouley. The following weeks, Côte de Nuits follow …
Harvest 2023 Is Just Around the Corner
The 2023 harvest is almost upon us, and if all goes well, we are looking at a very generous vintage. In many places, only the INAO-imposed limits will set the yields, despite green harvesting by numerous domaines. The permitted yields are strict, and even last year these limits were challenging …
“À point” in 2023
The 2023 harvest is peeping around the corner, and people are counting the days and hours, ready to spring into action when the grapes are ready, or "à point." This was also the lead of last year's pre-harvest article, but there are some changes. À point - at just the right …