I have followed Domaine Leroy since the beginning in 1988, buying my first bottles in the vintage 1989 ... the second vintage of this pristine estate. I have tasted the Grand Crus first at a crazy tasting in Restaurant Kommandanten - the first two-star in Copenhagen ... yes, I have been there in …
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Kelleys’ heroes and the tyre favourites
The "tyre guide" has just released its new rating of the wine producers in Burgundy. A lot of expected heroes, and then some candidates are missing. Knowing the different critics, it's pretty clear that this list has been heavily influenced by William Kelley ... and for this I like the initiative …
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Domaine Leovila – a promishing new start
The world is sometimes strangely small… when rumours regarding new vignerons in Corgoloin come to you from a guy from Dubai who, during the unrest in the Persian Gulf, is staying in Hong Kong. Goes to show that it is good to have wine friends all over the globe ... Finnish drunks, Danish …
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Jane Eyre and the 2024 Domaine Comte Armand
Jane Eyre is the new winemaker at Comte Armand in Pommard ... one of the old estates in Burgundy. Jane just began, and the first vintage she will be making is the 2026 vintage ... anyhow, I decided to visit Jane at the start to see where the estate comes from. Jayne Eyre Within the last couple …
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Ponsot 2023 Reds
Back at Laurent Ponsot for the annual tasting - this time 2023 ... an enjoyable vintage for those who managed the yield and ripeness. Ponsot did just that with the reds - clearly a generous year, and the result is a lineup of enjoyable reds with a high drinkability. Enjoyable yet not super …