"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 Bernard Zito – Tasting the 2022s
Bernard Zito is the Swiss Army knife of the Burgundy wine world. He makes wine, he is a biodynamics consultant, he is a courtier, and perhaps he has other roles of which I am not aware. He is far from a rookie in the business. He's worked with vineyards and viticulture - more specifically …
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La Pierre Ronde 2022 – Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne’s Exciting Project
I have known Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne for some years, as he was a leading figure at Domaine Leflaive in Puligny-Montrachet. In 2021 he launched his new negociant business La Pierre Ronde, and in November I went to sample its second vintage, 2022. My expectations were high. I was not …
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Visit to Domaine Camille Thiriet: Tasting the 2021s
Sometimes even I can find some truth and meaning in the world of Burgundy. Last year I wrote the following after a visit to Camille Thiriet: "Camille Thiriet is a woman with true grit, real passion, and perseverance - and she sometimes doesn't follow Burgundy's rules and conventions. I must admit …
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La Pierre Ronde: Antoine Lepetit la Bigne’s New Project
I have known Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne for quite some years; as he was a leading figure at Domaine Leflaive in Puligny-Montrachet. Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne has a scientific education from French universities in general sciences, agronomy, and oenology. He graduated in 1999 from the elite …
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