Connoisseurs and collectors have for decades sought out and been fascinated by wines that give hedonistic joy and pleasure. They seek that overwhelming urge to pour another glass (or find another bottle) that is too intense to ignore. This has led to a surge in demand for these wines, partly or …
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2021 at First Glance
I have now tasted a few 2021s, and while I've tried to avoid sampling too many while still tasting the big, intense 2020s, the time has come for first impressions. I saw the harvest, participated in the harvest, and watched the winemaking. Now I am following the elevage as part of the process of …
New Vintage Charts – Updated March 2022
I have just updated the vintage charts for red and white Burgundies. New is the evaluation of the 2020s: a tremendous year that comes after the magnificent 2019 vintage. I have rated both these vintages now, with the 2019s edging ahead of the '20s for reds, but with the 2020s having the edge on …
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Hospice de Nuits Auction 2022
The 2022 auction at the Hospice de Nuits in Nuits-Saint-Georges is this Sunday, and today - Friday March 18 - I had the opportunity to taste the 2021 vintage, the wines that will be auctioned this weekend. It was a quick tasting of all the wines, and it gave a first look at the …
Visit to Domaine Pierrick Bouley – Tasting the 2020 Vintage
It's been some years since I visited Domaine Pierrick Bouley, and it is good to be back in this cool cellar in the centre of Volnay. I had tasted a few 2019s from Pierrick and they showed lovely promise. I was, therefore, eager to visit on my 2020 tasting round. I am not planning to visit all …
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