We're entering the last week of the 2022 harvest, and by Sept. 18 or so, most of the vineyards in central Burgundy will have been picked clean of their fruit. The current view of this year is that of a rich, generous harvest, in which a shortage of casks and paucity of tank space are amongst the …
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Charles Lachaux – Taking Burgundy Further
In my opinion, the most dynamic vigneron in Burgundy currently is Charles Lachaux. In only a few years he has taken his estate, Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, from being a relatively traditional setup to an ultra-dynamic, organic domaine. Charles' progress is seemingly unstoppable, as he is improving …
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Fish and Chips from Alain Ducasse
'Hog still a bit off track - so more fish and chips! Usually quite an inexpensive dish, a top-notch fish and chips can in my opinion out-do a lot of overcomplicated Michelin food. Simplicity is king; few ingredients and main flavours are the keys. Here is a version created by Alain Ducasse, …
Fish and Chips from Gordon Ramsay
'Hog still a bit off track - so more Fish and Chips!. Usually quite an inexpensive dish, a top-notch fish and chips can in my opinion out-do a lot of overcomplicated Michelin food. Simplicity is king; few ingredients and main flavours are the keys. Here is a version created by Gordon Ramsey …
Visit to Domaine Boigey Freres – Tasting the 2021s
Domaine Boigey Freres is one of the new estates in Vosne-Romanee, and after a cautious start, the Boigey brothers are picking up momentum. Brothers Guillaume and Olivier are running the estate, with vineyards that are gradually being taken back as leases expire. The domaine started with …
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