Sometimes, great surprises can reveal themselves from your very own neighbourhood and the people you know from another context. Aurélie Ledy is a charming "neighbour" from the wine business in Nuits-Saint-Georges. She is a part of Domaine Vincent Ledy - just around the corner from my home. I …
Vins d'Émotion
Under the gargoyles: “life-giving vitality”
Sometimes even I am lost for words ... and then through the inspiration of good and inspirational friends, I find my way through language barriers and the ever-deterioration of the written code. I have been puzzled by the French term "Frais et Legér" used much by a very good friend ".. a great …
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Visit to Domaine Leflaive – Tasting the 2023s
Domaine Leflaive is always a treat ... I’ve had the pleasure of previous wine makers and managers, but this time, I met with Brice de La Morandière, who is the current leader of Domaine Leflaive, and as a family member, a part-owner of Domaine Leflaive. This was a cheerful visit ... great and …
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Pupillin year two … understanding more
This is my second visit to Pupillin and Benjamin Benoit at the estate Le Cellier Saint-Benoit. I was very excited by the first visit where I got some very interesting new wines in the book - you could actually call it an introduction to the red grape varieties that are grown in Jura aside from …
Vineyard Profile: Meursault Meix Chavaux
Tastings are my inspiration, and my lust for exploring vineyards is often fuelled by these delightful experiences. Sometimes, they are relatively unknown terroirs, but most often, they have just been overlooked by the wine "litterature" and the Grand Cru focused consumers. To say that Meursault …
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