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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New: Business+ Subscription Includes Photos and Maps
Photos and maps are popular with subscribers and readers who are in the wine business, as they are easy to use for communication and marketing purposes. I recognise that they can add value to your business. Thus the new Business+ Subscription, which will permit usage of my pictures and maps in …
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Restaurant Guide: Le Soufflot
8 Route Departementale 974, 21190 Meursault Le Soufflot has raised the culinary bar, and is producing elegant, refined, modern dishes with portions adapted to a normal appetite (I don't eat a lot). It is truly delightful, with relaxed but competent service The wine list is interesting and …
“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 …