This fall has been awful, to say the least, with the Coronavirus destroying all planning. While I was lucky in the spring, that luck changed in the viral chaos of October, November and December. One of the producers I would have visited is Arnaud Baillot - a relatively new name on the horizon. …
Romanee Saint Vivant
Images from Arnoux-Lachaux’s viticulture field trip
On July 8 I had the pleasure of visiting the vineyards of Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux with Charles Lachaux to see his massive viticultural changes (see separate article). Here are some photo impressions from the tour: …
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Visit to Domaine Cathiard – tasting the 2018s from cask
I'm back at Domaine Cathiard after missing the 2017s last winter. And YES, it is good to be back. Cathiard has certainly taken its place in the Vosne hierarchy as a regular, dependable producer of hedonistic and very enjoyable wines. These are great wines. So let's get thrilled ... Photo: …
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Tasting the 2018s at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
Charles Lachaux is taking some giant leaps for, if not mankind, then at least for the hedonistic pleasure of yours truly and other connoisseurs. His 2018 wines are another clear step towards the very top echelon of Burgundy and Vosne-Romanee. They are airy, energetic, and vivid, with tremendous …
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Terroir Insight: The Poisot section of Romanée Saint-Vivant
Burgundy is all about terroirs and vineyard holdings, and many talented wine makers are limited by the vineyards they own and financial opportunities to rent or buy great vineyards. It is therefore lovely to see when new generations take over a plot of one of the great vineyards - in this case …
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