The 2022 harvest has begun both in Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. Picking whites started at the beginning of the week (some seen as early as Aug. 19), with a part of the Meursault vineyards of Domaine des Comtes Lafon being picked this week. Volnay began on Tuesday the 23rd, with d`Angerville and …
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Burgundy on the Eve of Harvest
The 2022 harvest is just around the corner, and many growers will start bringing in their crop by the end of this week. I will try to use my time wisely, doing some days of harvest work, but also following the event at a few estates thanks to my transport associate Vespa Lyn(d) - my lightning …
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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Burgundy Needs Rain to Balance the Summer’s Heat
The 2022 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." À point - at just the right time; at the peak of ripeness; at the perfect degree of doneness. Slow and uneven …
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“À point” in 2022
The 2022 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." À point - at just the right time; at the peak of ripeness; at the perfect degree of doneness. In general, winegrowers …