Ceramic vessels are one of the new and interesting topics in my Burgundy world. The new ceramic vessels are mainly coming from the Italian brand Clayver, which is sold by Themas in France. There are, of course, many differences between oak barrels and ceramic vessels, and this is indeed a complex …
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Visit to Charodon – Tasting the red 2023s
The 2023 vintage was large and generous, with a good concentration for those who kept yeiæds down to an acceptable level ... 40 - 45 hl/ha was again the maximum ... unless it's just relaxed vin de soif. Beyond 45 hl/ha does often give quite some dilution ... and the focus in the wine is down the …
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Visit to Charodon – Tasting the White 2024s
The 2024 vintage was problematic due to high humidity and a record-breaking mildew attack that devastated a lot of the harvest - especially the reds in Côte de Nuits. Strangely, the white 2024s came through the vintage in remarkably fine form, and although yields were lower ... the final result …
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The Story Behind The 1923 La Tâche Bottled by Maison Nicolas
Burgundy is a lot about history old producers and old wines … it sets the scene for the wines we drink today and the Burgundy we love. I have therefore decided to get the help from a good friend, who has special competences regarding old wines – Pearl Liu This bottle of 1923 La Tâche is …
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Domaine Les Petits Lieux 2024
Henri Jayer, the legendary Vosne winemaker's estate, is still under the ownership of the Jayer/Rouget family. The house was for a period owned by his daughter, but was a few years back sold to Guillaume Rouget (son of Emmanuel Rouget) and his wife Laure Guilloteau. Now a new era has begun …