A classic. Restaurant Le Bistro de l'Hôtel 3 Rue Samuel Legay, 21200 Beaune Le Bistro de l'Hôtel is a classic in every way. The decor is classic, as is the service. These are competent and friendly hosts, with a classic take on things. The food is excellent, made from fine ingredients in …
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Rediscovering Remi Jobard – Tasting the 2022s
I have known the Jobard estates for many years, and while I had my preferences before, the quality these days between Antoine and Remi Jobard has little to differentiate it. For me, Remi took a great step forward around 2014, and he is now one of the top guys in Meursault, just below the famous, …
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“Don’t Half-Ass It”
Half-ass (v.): To do something poorly due to lack of care or effort. Sometimes elegant elocutions and poetic phrases seem to lack the punch needed to get people's attention – at least when I see what people drink. The phrase above is from actor Matthew McConaughey's father, James …
Visit to Domaine Agnès Paquet – Tasting the 2022s
One of my discoveries in 2023 was the white wines from Agnès Paquet. The 2021s are truly tremendous, offering delightful energy and purity rarely seen at this quality level. Agnès Paquet created her estate in 2000, starting with a plot acquired by her parents in the 1950s and subsequently …
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Visit to Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand – Tasting the 2022s
Some articles write themselves, whereas others require more work and dedication. Normally it will take a day or two to write an article, but in some cases it takes weeks, and it is both complex and sometimes hard work. One such is this 2022 article about Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand. It's not …
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