"A wine like the Bourgogne Blanc Monatine 2017 has remarkable energy and zen-like balance with an extraordinary mineral depth and joie de vivre that even many grand crus in Burgundy miss: truly a vin d'émotion." This quote was part of my motivation for awarding Marthe Henry Boillot the "Flavour …
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Visit to Armand Heitz – Tasting the Red 2022s
I have not visited Armand Heitz since 2018, due to logistical reasons and other trivial issues. A significant number of things have happened with Armand in the interim, including a new chateau and an important expansion of his production. Armand Heitz has expanded in several areas, and while …
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Visit to Domaine Rougeot – Tasting the Red 2022s
Pierre-Henri Rougeot is one of the more prominent members of the new generation of Burgundy vignerons. He has gradually improved the quality of his wines, and -especially - his no- and low-sulphur wines are very good indeed. He really deserves all the applause he gets; it is quite a balancing act …
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Visit to Domaine Agnès Paquet – Tasting the 2022s
One of my discoveries in 2023 was the white wines from Agnès Paquet. The 2021s are truly tremendous, offering delightful energy and purity rarely seen at this quality level. Agnès Paquet created her estate in 2000, starting with a plot acquired by her parents in the 1950s and subsequently …
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Visit to Domaine Georges Glantenay – Tasting the 2022s
Domaine Georges Glantenay is a sister-and-brother venture, with Sarah in charge of sales and Guillaume overseeing viticulture and winemaking. This year it was Sarah who welcomed me, as Guillaume was otherwise occupied. We had a fine tour through the cellars, and a beautiful view of the 2023s …
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