There are many undiscovered estates in Burgundy, and sometimes, these are hiding some true gems. Recently, I stumbled upon a relatively unknown estate in Chorey-Les-Beaune - Domaine Georges Roy ... and boy, was I in for a surprising treat ... white Chorey! Domaine Georges Roy in the core …
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Domaine Soyer – out in the open
There are many domains in Burgundy ... some unknown to the international market, and some completely unknown, mainly selling grapes to the big negociants. When a new generation takes over on these domains it's quite often that this will lead to a new direction with the production and sale of …
Hail, Hailstorms – 2025
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 …
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 Leflaive – Tasting the 2023s
Domaine Leflaive is always a treat ... I’ve had the pleasure of previous wine makers and managers, but this time, I met with Brice de La Morandière, who is the current leader of Domaine Leflaive, and as a family member, a part-owner of Domaine Leflaive. This was a cheerful visit ... great and …
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