I recently attended an outstanding tasting of mostly recent(ish) vintages of premier cru level Pommard and Volnay wines. The quality was universally high across the board, and all well stored examples. In terms of observations, interestingly, neither appellation proved particularly distinctive on this tasting. Pommard is typically thought of as sturdy, masculine and full inContinue reading “Wine tasting: Pommard and Volnay Premier Crus”
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An outstanding Burgundy tasting of pre-2003s
I attended this amazing tasting back in April.  It was almost a case study in outstanding premier cru and grand cru red Burgundy with 15 or more years of age on the wines.  Only two wines missed the mark – one due to cork taint, the other presenting as simplistic (for a grand cru) due to suspectedContinue reading “An outstanding Burgundy tasting of pre-2003s”
A Burgundian premier cru excursion through the 2012 and 2013 vintages
Here are some notes from a tasting in February looking at some premier crus from the 2012 and 2013 vintages in Burgundy, all tasted blind. Â While something of a random walk, my take away observations were that the 2012 vintage had more depth, complexity and fruit, with the 2013s presenting as the more austere ofContinue reading “A Burgundian premier cru excursion through the 2012 and 2013 vintages”
Beane to Buxy, with some practice blending along the way
The next instalment of my Burgundy trip is from Beaune to Buxy, with a little blending along the way. Last stop in Beaune Last but not least of our visits in Beaune was Domaine Maillard Père & Fils situated at Chorey-Les-Beaunes. This was a short tasting with our knowledgeable guide dressed by French winemaker central casting.Continue reading “Beane to Buxy, with some practice blending along the way”
Beaune
The next instalment of my wine trip is Beaune proper, which preceded a trip down the A6 to Buxy in the CĂ´te Chalonnaise. Â Beaune is a town where it appears difficult to eat and drink poorly. Â Starting with food, for lunch, I can recommend Le Comptoir des Tontons. Â The owners are colourful, and the foodContinue reading “Beaune”
Chablis to Beaune
Having just returned from France (again) having climbed the rather silly distance of more than 9,000 metres on a bicycle through the Alps, it seems almost a relief to return to writing about wine. This write up is of the trip from Chablis to Beaune. The first of many new facts to dawn upon meContinue reading “Chablis to Beaune”