Producer Visits

I now travel to Burgundy 5 to 6 times a year to taste wines from the best producers.

From each visit I produce an article with tasting notes and relevant informations about the producer and the vintage at hand.

Visit – Domaine Berthaut in Fixin .. now with vineyards in Vosne!

By Steen Öhman May 1, 2015 -

Fixin was highly regarded by Lavalle and other classifications made more than 100 years ago, but today this northern appellation gets little attention from the collectors of great Burgundies. The Fixin wines have often been accused of being austere, hard and edgy ... sometimes justifiable so ... …

Visit: Benjamin Leroux – tasting of the 2013 whites

By Steen Öhman April 18, 2015 -

Benjamin Leroux is one of the most talented winemakers of his generations. He has recently resigned from his job as régisseur at Comte Armand, and is now focusing on this own negociant business in Beaune. Maison Benjamin Leroux was launched with the 2007 vintage, and has gradually been expanded …

Visit Domaine Roulot, Tasting of the 2013 vintage

By Steen Öhman April 12, 2015 -

Domaine Roulot is one of my favorite producers of white Burgundy and it was therefore a treat to taste - almost - the full range of 2013s with Jean-Marc Roulot in Meursault on my March trip to Burgundy. Photo: Jean-Marc Roulot …

Visit: Chantereves … purist negociant extraordinaire

By Steen Öhman April 8, 2015 -

I have my regular stops in Burgundy - Domaines I visit almost every year, but I always try to find time to visit new and upcoming producers .. as this often is a great inspiration for me as a blogger. It also gives me the opportunity to explore wines that often are more accessible for Burgundy …

Burgundy Day Four … from Leroux to Poisot via Rheingau!

By Steen Öhman March 28, 2015 -

The fourth day on my trip to Burgundy included three tastings .. Benjamin Leroux, Chantereves and Domaine Poisot. Here are some initial impressions .. tasting notes will follow. Benjamin Leroux - a fine selection of 2013s Benjamin Leroux is one of the most talented winemakers in Burgundy, and while …