For me, being close to the wines, the vignerons and the social life in Burgundy is a big part of covering and living Burgundy. Having domaines and vignerons as close neighbours is a treat and an invaluable help as a wine journalist. As an example ... I Iast week had a fine tasting with my …
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Marchand Tawse 2023 … enjoying
A lovely tasting and lunch with Pascal and Odilon Marchand in the beautiful Beaune tasting rooms. Diving back into the vivid 2023 vintage … Pascal nailed the 2023s - taking the Marchand-Tawse estate to a new level. The 2023s are terroir- and joy-driven, with magnificent transparency of its …
Visit to Marchand-Tawse – Tasting the 2023 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! Tasting the …
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Domaine des Chézeaux 2023 … “new” beginnings
A new estate is emerging on the starry blue sky of Burgundy, Domaine de Chézeaux - or should I say the new Domaine de Chézeaux - based on the vineyard holdings of the Mercier family who owned the Domaine de Chézeaux estate located in upper Gevrey-Chambertin. Domaine de Chézeaux was sold to …
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The new Domaine des Chézeaux
A new estate is emerging on the starry blue sky of Burgundy, Domaine de Chézeaux - or should I say the new Domaine de Chézeaux - based on the vineyard holdings of the Mercier family who owned the Domaine de Chézeaux estate located in upper Gevrey-Chambertin. Domaine de Chézeaux was sold to …