Global warming has caused some dramatic changes in Burgundy, where the weather seems to get more and more unpredictable and even violent. The hail episodes and storms over the past decade are most likely directly linked to global warming, as it appears there is an increase in hailstorm frequency …
Nuits-Saint-Georges
A unknown estate in Nuits-Saint-Georges
There are always new estates turning up on the Burgundy heaven ... some are reviving old estates ... others are completely new ... And then there are the rare hidden estates producing some surprisingly fine wines ... in the conceiled parts of Burgundy. This week I was having lunch in …
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Visit to Domaine Julien – tasting the 2023s
Always a pleasure to visit Etienne Julien in Comblanchien. It is straightforward and without unnecessary yadayada ... The world would be an easier place to live in if we just got to the core of the topic quicker. .... to the core! The 2023s from Domaine Etienne Julien The wines from …
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Visit Domaine de Montille tasting 2023 reds
I have known Domaine de Montille for many years, and have tasted both the classical Montille style practised by Étienne's legendary father Hubert de Montille ... and the more accessible style of Brian Sieve, who has been cellarmaster for the last 15 years and currently is making the wines for …
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Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure – Tasting the 2024s from Cask
It has been almost 10 years since I first visited Domaine Nicolas Faure in Meuilley. This gives a certain perspective ... although vintages 2021 and 2024 broke the trend with global warming taking its toe with increased ripeness and generosity of fruit. Nicolas Faure's wines are still, for me, …
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