There is much great and interesting potential in Bourgogne, and now even "old" grapes like Aligote are being revived by new generations of growers. Jean-Marc Millot Alix Millot has really hit the heights with her 2019s, which offer vivid freshness and vibrant mid-palate fruit in both the lesser …
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Bourgogne Day 4 – Dynamic viticulture and more 2019s
Viticulture is becoming more and more important as global warming sets the scene for richer, weightier Burgundies. Wednesday included a very interesting tour in the vineyards of Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, guided by the super-dynamic Charles Lachaux - a man on a mission. Domaine …
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Bourgogne Day 3 – Promise and potential
Amphorae are the new black in Burgundy, and it is very interesting to taste wines vinified and matured in these large "formats." Roulot: Tasting Clos de la Boucheres from amphora Blind tasting: regular barrel, Stockinger large barrel, stainless-steel barrel, glass amphora and regular …
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Bourgogne Day 2 – Back in business
Starting in Nuits-Saint-Georges - Monday 8 am. It's very early not; even time to get a cup of coffee at Place de la Liberation (the lockdown does give this name a new meaning). First out: Moron-Garcia Starting out with 2019s from Moron-Garcia, which are still fresh, vivid blessings. These are …
Bourgogne Day 1 – Arrival
Arrival in Vosne, with a busy week ahead. Sadly I will not have time to visit "all" producers in one week - yet I have done my best given the circumstances and recent lockdown. And starting out with the principles: Bourgogne or Burgundy? Bourgogne does sound much more emotional, while Burgundy …