Burgundy is becoming increasingly complex … as the structures are changing. Before, the Domaines were often focused in one appellation – now more and more are expanded into numerous appellations and areas.
This complexity demands another view on the domaines as the wines from the domaines no longer have the same, uniform high quality … now some of the wines are new in the domaines and not up to the standard of the original vineyards at the Domaine. Marsannay is, after all, not Vosne or Chambolle.
Now you really need to know what to buy from the domaine … and should not settle for any village, 1er cru or even Grand cru. Some wines will surprise negatively … others are classics, giving pleasure and strong emotional qualities.
I have therefore expanded my coverage of the Domaine with even more detailed advice about what to buy. This goes for the appellations, the vineyards and the single wines from the individual producers.
I have therefore expanded my coverage with even more detailed advice about what to buy. This goes for the appellations, the vineyards and the single wines from the individual producers.
Get it personal
I also do personal advice and discussions on any topic, where you can pick my Burgundy brain for advice.
Could be what wines and vintages I would pick for Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair … why Aux Reignots is special, why others might disappoint, details, but crucial if you want to drink these costly wines.
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Favourite vineyards in Nuits-Saint-Georges
Burgundy is all about terroirs, and while you can make emotional wines from modest terroirs, the great emotional wines almost always come from the very best terroirs. Not all classified terroirs can apparently make a true vin d´émotion … and it is therefore important to know your terroirs well. I have some favourite vineyards in…
Favourite vineyards in Chambolle-Musigny
Burgundy is all about terroirs, and while you can make emotional wines from modest terroirs, the great emotional wines almost always come from the very best terroirs. Not all classified terroirs can apparently make a true vin d´émotion … and it is therefore important to know your terroirs well. I have some favourite vineyards in…
Favourite vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin
Burgundy is all about terroirs, and while you can make emotional wines from modest terroirs, the great emotional wines almost always come from the very best terroirs. Not all classified terroirs can apparently make a true vin d´émotion … and it is therefore important to know your terroirs well. I have some favourite vineyards in…
Favourite vineyards in Morey-Saint-Denis
Burgundy is all about terroirs, and while you can make emotional wines from modest terroirs, the great emotional wines almost always come from the very best terroirs. Not all classified terroirs can apparently make a true vin d´émotion … and it is therefore important to know your terroirs well. I have some favourite vineyards in…
Favourite vineyards in Vosne-Romanée
Burgundy is all about terroirs, and while you can make emotional wines from modest terroirs, the great emotional wines almost always come from the very best terroirs. Not all classified terroirs can apparently make a true vin d´émotion … and it is therefore important to know your terroirs well. I have some favourite vineyards in…
Impressions from the Aligoteurs 2026 tasting
The Aligoteurs tasting in March/April is an annual treat serving the best aligotees made by the best aligoteurs. The tasting brought forward wine from 2023 and 2024 … with a few off springs from the earlier vintages. A lot of very good wines and actually very few surprises … The tasting actually made the picture…
Continue Reading Impressions from the Aligoteurs 2026 tasting
- A true vin d’émotion – a Burgundy of passion
- A truly hedonistic wine – lively and enjoyable
- A vivacious wine for pure indulgance
- A potential vin d´émotion - frais et léger