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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Great news for the fan of good food and wine: Domaine Prieuré-Roch is opening a new restaurant located at the top of the estate in Premeaux-Prissy overlooking the magnificent Les Argillieres vineyard. The name of the new place is Premnord, and the restaurant is located in a sweet spot in some …
[Read more...] about Restaurant Premnord – A New Destination
A wine shop, and a lovely, light meal. Les Pinardiers 5 place Fournier - 21420 Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Pinardiers is a lovely wine shop/bar located in the very core of Savigny-lès Beaune. Its called a "cave et bar à vins," but the food is a bit more substantial than the name implies. The …
A new stop on my tasting calendar, Domaine François Buffet is a classic Volnay estate producing enjoyable, light-footed Volnays and Pommards. Marc-Olivier Buffet has managed this estate since 2005, and is the seventh generation at this fine producer. I've been planning to visit here for years, …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine François Buffet – Tasting the 2022s
The 2021 vintage was problematic, with all kinds of challenges in the vineyards. For the whites, the April frost killed all hope of a great vintage, as the chardonnay vines were further along in their development than the pinot, hence more susceptible to frost damage. The result was a small …
[Read more...] about Visit to Château de Charodon – Tasting the White 2021s
A friendly place in the heart of Meursault. Restaurant l'Episode 6 Place du Murger, 21190 Meursault A new restaurant in the middle of Meursault, l'Episode serves classic French dishes in a contemporary fashion. It is a bit rustic style-wise, but the palate is delighted by the competent …
