Over the last few years, Domaine Dujac has changed the modus operandi for the vintage tastings. Now, they make a small series with approximately 10 people in a new tasting room that is part of the cellar. This is a new format and works well for my journalistic side, but it takes some of the …
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Domaine des Chézeaux 2024 … back in Gevrey-Chambertin
A new estate has emerged in Burgundy - Domaine des Chézeaux - or should I say the new Domaine des Chézeaux - based on the vineyard holdings of the Mercier family, who owned the Domaine des Chézeaux estate located in upper Gevrey-Chambertin. Domaine des Chézeaux was sold to Charles Van Canneyt and …
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Marchand Tawse 2025 … the first taste
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 …
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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