Tag: cote de beaune
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Jean-Jacques Girard: Brilliant Drinking Burgundy
Jean-Jacques Girard consistently produces the most brilliant Burgundy in both colours and at all levels; from Bourgogne Rouge to Savigny-Les-Beaune and Pernand-Vergelesses, as well as Volnay and Beaune Premier Cru. He is one of our favourite producers and we adore his wines as they offer great purity and elegance that is beautifully married with an...
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Domaine Chanson
We are delighted to add a brand new Burgundian producer to our wine list: Domaine Chanson. One of the great and historic properties in Beaune, whose wines we believe really sing! We tasted their excellent, impressive 2019 Savigny-Les-Beaune and Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Crus that outshone their Beaune Clos des Mouches! (which is twice the price ...
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Burgundy 2019 En Primeur Vintage Review
There has been much enthusiasm regarding the potential of the 2019 Burgundy vintage; one of low yields, yet high quality for both whites and reds. Regrettably, due to international travel restrictions regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, Andrew and I were, of course, unable to make our annual pilgrimage to Burgundy to taste the latest vintage from ...
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Burgundy's Rising Star: PERNAND-VERGELESSES
Without doubt a hidden gem of the Cotes de Beaune in Burgundy that produces excellent and more importantly under-rated red (Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay) wines. My love affair with the wines of Pernand-Vergelesses (PV) goes back to 1994 when I worked the harvest for Louis Latour and was based in the neighbouring village of Aloxe-Corton ...
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Burgundy 2017 En Primeur Buying Recommendations
James Goodhart has highlighted his top white and red Burgundies from the 2017 vintage. The whites are split into three categories; under £250, between £250-£350 as well as over £350. The reds are also split into three categories; under £250, under £350 and over £350. WHITE WINES Under £250 per (12x75cl) Savigny-Les-Beaune ...