The Krug 2008 is a masterpiece, recalling legendary examples like the 1988 or further back the 1973, which were intense, but still refined, vintages of this magnificent Champagne. This is more delicate and refined than the 1988 - still a true food Champagne - yet still has that vintage's vivid …
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The Name is Faure, Nicolas Faure – My Favourite Aligoté
We all have favourites, wines that always - or very often - bring us something special. It is easy to have expensive favourites (aside from the pain of paying for the bottle), but finding moderately priced treats can be more difficult. One of my favourite wines is the Nicolas Faure Aligoté La …
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Domaine Garcia Corton Baie-par-Baie 2019
Harvest 2021 is over, and the subsequent celebration opened the gates to a most beautiful rose garden in the form of a magnum of Domaine Garcia Baie-par-Baie Corton 2019. Outstandingly detailed and tantalizing, sensually expressive with loads of floral details (different types of rose), the wines …
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Why not a white?
White wines in hot years often carry a lot of weight; the grapes have perhaps had a bit of a harder go in the press, releasing more tannins. This, combined with the nature of Burgundy's southern appellations (Macon and even Rully) can produce some rather imposing and quite tannic wines, as …
Brice Martin: A new name in Comblanchien
Burgundy is a region full of surprises and of new names, and one needs to keep an open mind while exploring the area. A new name for me was Brice Martin, a producer located in Comblanchien with what only can be described as a tiny estate with an even tinier production - 2,000 bottles annually. I …
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