There are still a few vignerons harvesting, but the majority of the 2023 grapes have now passed over the sorting table. The current status is that of a rather monumental harvest with, for the most part, potentially attractive wines - if the worst issues in the vineyards were avoided. Thorough …
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Domaine Rousseau’s Cuverie – New Burgundian Architecture
Atelier Zéro Carbone Architectes, with Marine Leflaive and Emmanuel Dupont, is at the forefront of new architecture in Burgundy. The cuverie it designed for Domaine Dujac is non-traditional construction, yet contained within a classic design conceived to embrace its surroundings: the village of …
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In My View: After the Rain
Yesterday, September 12, Burgundy experienced a serious thunderstorm lasting, in some areas, three hours. It sent buckets of water down on the vineyards; 30-50 mm fell, so quite a bit. While not a disaster, this was a setback for quality nevertheless. This downpour will set the conditions for the …
Please, No!
The weather forecast is gloomy. Even if we don't get rain today, it could come later this week. The possibility of rain on a large crop that's already seeing rapidly declining acidity is potentially frightening, and could be devastating if it falls in large amounts. Quick status as of …
Modern Architecture in a UNESCO World
We are in what I would call the "golden age" of Burgundy. In every town and village, cranes are working to fulfil the desire of vignerons to expand and improve. I may not have lived in Burgundy for long, but I have studied its wines, people, and culture for more than 30 years. This was only …