burgundy
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Fun Facts about Burgundy
When we think about French wine, Burgundy is in everyone’s thoughts. It's known it offers some of the most expensive and quality wines but what else do you know about it? Read More... -
Burgundy's best visits NZ - Domaine De Montille
The first tasting of 2019 and one we won’t forget, from one of Burgundy’s most iconic producers, Domaine de Montille. Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 19
Time to say our bye-byes this morning. Everybody is going in different directions. In my case it’s a train back to Paris to fly home the following day. It has been a terrific trip with lots of good wines Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 16
The forecast is the same as the last few days – heat, humidity and thunderstorms. I went to pick up my little group at 9.30am this morning to go to our first tasting in Volnay at Domaine Michel Lafarge. Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 15
For the last few days now the weather has been consistent: The day starts well, then the heat and humidity kick in and by late afternoon thunderstorms and very heavy rain hit most of the country. Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 14
Early on the road to drive through the vineyards/Appellations/Climats of the Cote de Nuits before our first meeting in the very famous village of Vosne Romanee. Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 13
Back to serious work this morning! I was very excited to see the Bret Brothers & La Soufrandière(Domaine de la Soufrandiere) again and to share the visit/tasting experience with Angela & Richard. Read More... -
JC in France May - June 2018 | Day 12
I spent a bit of time with my Mum this morning and had lunch with her in one of her favourite restaurants close to the train station of St Etienne. Read More... -
The Art of Chablis
Chablis, many of you would be familiar with this name, but may not know the significance behind the wine or its place of origin. Chablis is a winegrowing region in the north eastern part of Burgundy. Read More... -
The Beaujolais Nouveau effect
"Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive!" is what people all over France announce as the third Thursday of November comes around every year. Read More... -
Domaine Jamet – Syrah in the veins
If you’re looking for blockbuster Côte Rôtie brimming with new oak and extract, you should look elsewhere. But if perfume and texture’s your thing, Domaine Jamet wines are among the planet’s greatest wine experiences. Read More...
