I had a nice line-up of tastings in March, April, and May, many with the producers of great white Burgundies. Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey and Domaine Caroline Morey were two of these, with wines made in shared facilities in Chassagne-Montrachet's the new business end. And this year the …
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The Energy and Generosity of the White 2022s – Visit to Domaine Morey-Coffinet
I am back at Domaine Morey-Coffinet for the pleasure of tasting these elegant wines from the prime vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet ... The wines were served by the charming and enthusiastic Marjolaine, who took me through the big lineup with useful comments and grace. And as there's no …
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Visit to Marchand-Tawse – Tasting the 2022 Reds
It's always a privilege to meet up with my vigneron neighbour Pascal Marchand in Nuits-Saint-Georges. He is one of the most knowledgeable winegrowers in Burgundy, and it's a treat to hear his views, which are based on vast knowledge and long experience. This is how I learn! Pascal is a great …
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Visit to Domaine Berthelemot: A View on 2022
There are many new, high-quality producers in Burgundy, and one of these is Domaine Berthelemot, a large, relatively recent estate in Meursault. My colleague and friend Karine Chang (a wine agent mainly covering the Asian market) invited me to a tasting at Domaine Berthelemot to stimulate my …
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Visit to Domaine Génot-Boulanger – Tasting the White 2022s
This is a new domaine for me, and therefore I prefer to focus on its style and quality rather than on the individual wines. I will attempt to do both to a degree, but as a new format, I think this is possibly more in tune with our busy world: starting wider and then zooming in. Domaine …
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