A new producer, and a new wine from a fine but somewhat overlooked vineyard in the northern part of Nuits-Saint-Georges: This is Burgundy! Let's start with the estate - Maison Valéria Naudin, whose first vintage was 2020. The estate is located in the Château de Bligny-les-Beaune, a …
Nuits-Saint-Georges
The NSG accident
The road from Chaux to Nuits-Saint-Georges is steep and apparently difficult, as a Range Rover recently decided to skid off it, ending up downslope in one of Axelle Marchand de Gramont's vineyards. Vineyards are the product of years, decades, and lifetimes of work, and Axelle's father Bertrand …
Domaine des Clos
During the last couple of weeks, I have discovered three domaines new to me, each with an exciting background and creation story. This just goes to show that estates in Burgundy are going through a never-ending process of change, often benefitting you as a wine drinker. There are many exciting, …
Marchand-Tawse: Joy and Complexity
Pascal Marchand has been a step ahead for many years, and although he is a long-time Burgundy fixture, I had never tasted wine with him - until a couple of weeks ago. It was unavoidable, sort of: Marchand-Tawse is my neighbour in Rue Julie Godemet in Nuits-Saint-Georges. The visit was a treat, …
Visit to Domaine Bertrand Machard de Gramont – tasting the 2019s from tank
Domaine Bertrand Machard de Gramont is one of my fixed annual visits, as I like the estate wines and the owner Axelle, who has always welcomed The Winehog even when Winehogs was unknown among the Burgundian fauna. On the program, this time was tasting the 2019s, and a quick sample of a few …
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