The weather is very hot in Burgundy ... almost record-breakingly hot, and this will, in the end, affect the ripening process of the wines and the potential quality of the vintage. All was fine aside from some sunburn of the grapes ... but now the extreme heat is starting to create problems. This …
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Harvest 2025 – #J-15 – Harvest News 1-2025
Time to harvest again ... and therefore also my regular or even sometimes daily reports with news, photos and comments from the Burgundian harvest. The preparation for the harvest is in its final phase, as the picking is expected to start around August 25th - some have confirmed this date …
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Restaurant Guide: Castel de Très Girard – update
A important Côte de Nuits watering hole, normally open also on Sunday and Monday. Castel de Très Girard 7 Rue de Très Girard, 21220 Morey-Saint-Denis A hotel-restaurant in Morey-Saint-Denis with lovely food, and is perhaps the best restaurant overall in the Côte de Nuits with good prices …
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Le Grappin – Meloisey am apparat
Back with the lovely people at Le Grappin in Meloisey, a good distance from AMG Mercedes, Ferrari and the Porsches of famous appellations. This is in the part of Burgundy where Teslas did not even come into fashion before they dissapeared from the European car scene along with their makers. This …
The 2025 harvest view
Here you find all the news about the 2025 harvest in Burgundy. Harvest Report 2025 - latest news Harvest Report 2024 - main articles …