The 2022 Grand Jours de Bourgogne are a return to the classic Burgundy wine-tasting week, after two years with Covid. The return included some changes to the format and - as usual - loads of good wines from known and unknown producers. This is a big event with a fine history, and it's a sound …
Tasting
Domaine Bizot Vosne-Romanée Les Jachées 2006
The 2006 Vosne-Romanée Les Jachées from Jean-Yves Bizot is still surprisingly darkly flavoured and backward. After an hour in the glass, it starts to unfold its usual delightful, energetic, whole-cluster fruit and tantalising Vosne spiciness. Not the most open of Jachées, but the Vosne spiciness …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Clos du Chateau 2013
The 2013 Liger-Belair Clos du Chateau is firing on all cylinders, and is a magnificent wine, currently exploding with Vosne spices and airy, energetic fruit. It's very expressive and exuberant, flashing all its scents and spicy notes as a great tribute to Vosne-Romanée. While not a big wine, it …
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New Vintage Charts – Updated March 2022
I have just updated the vintage charts for red and white Burgundies. New is the evaluation of the 2020s: a tremendous year that comes after the magnificent 2019 vintage. I have rated both these vintages now, with the 2019s edging ahead of the '20s for reds, but with the 2020s having the edge on …
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Visit to Domaine Pierrick Bouley – Tasting the 2020 Vintage
It's been some years since I visited Domaine Pierrick Bouley, and it is good to be back in this cool cellar in the centre of Volnay. I had tasted a few 2019s from Pierrick and they showed lovely promise. I was, therefore, eager to visit on my 2020 tasting round. I am not planning to visit all …
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