It is easy to love Puligny, Chassagne, and Meursault. In these times of Global warming, there are, however, still longer gaps between the wines that have sufficient freshness and tension... You know Frais et Léger. Some terroirs are, however, hiding some beautiful gems and potential. It's a …
Auxey Duresse
Jane Eyre and the 2024 Domaine Comte Armand
Jane Eyre is the new winemaker at Comte Armand in Pommard ... one of the old estates in Burgundy. Jane just began, and the first vintage she will be making is the 2026 vintage ... anyhow, I decided to visit Jane at the start to see where the estate comes from. Jayne Eyre Within the last couple …
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Visit Domaine Pierre Vincent tasting 2024
This was my second visit to the new Pierre Vincent estate in Auxey Duresses - expectations were very high especially for the whites. Pierre Vincent is a very talented winemaker who has experience from, but not limited to, Domaine de la Vougeraie and Domaine Leflaive. When the lovely estate …
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Reno Pacalet … a new Pacalet in Burgundy!
I have known Philippe Pacalet for years ... almost 25 years actually ... and it has always been a great pleasure to taste his wines ... first from Domaine Prieure-Roch and then later at Maison Philippe Pacalet (since 2001). Now we have news from the Pacalets ... Philippe Pacalets son Reno …
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Visit Domaine Pierre Vincent tasting 2023
Pierre Vincent is a very talented winemaker who has experience from, amongst others, Domaine de la Vougeraie and Domaine Leflaive. When the lovely estate Terres went up for sale, Pierre Vincent, along with investors, acquired this lovely estate located at the Meursault-end of Auxey …
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