Greetings wine lovers. Spring is upon us. Flowers blooming. Increased daylight. And a perfect time to taste good wine. Having just returned from Burgundy, it is safe to say that 2010 is going to be a fine vintage for both reds and whites. I had a chance to compare some 09s with10s in red, and [...]

In recent previous visits to Burgundy, I focused on the 2009 and 2008 vintages, and generally found the 2009 for reds to be more successful. But there are exceptions, because the 2008s are tasting nicely these days. They have fine freshness, if not always the ripeness you want. On a general level, village level wines [...]

You can read my report in decanter.com but here more information and tasting notes on Burgundy 2010s after the malolactics were done. And some other vintages, including a trio of brilliant Corton Charlemagnes at Bonneau du Martray (2009-2008-2007). To get to the notes immediately, just click on each property: Clos des Lambrays / Mugneret-Gibourg / [...]

Based on visits in late May and early June 2011… CHECK OUT MY VIDEOS: HERE It is a big debate these days. Climate change in the vineyard vs. typicity. Many believe that 2008 Burgundy will prove to be the more “pure” expression of Pinot Noir, made from a cold climate, as it should be. While a vintage like [...]

After Bordeaux, the caressing delights of Burgundy. And the Jacques Frederic Mugnier Nuits St Georges Premier Cru Clos de la Marechale is sheer delight. The 2007 vintage is not grand in Burgundy for the reds, but here we have a case of a producer making something special. From a monopole vineyard no less. Needs time to [...]

Notes on Burgundy: 2009 mostly, with some 2008s and ’2010s’ Recently blogged on Harpers Wine & Spirits Christmastime 2010 is here. A time of holiday cheer. But what warms my wine heart most is reflection over four days of visits in Burgundy earlier this month. In spite of the fact that almost every day was [...]

Update 9 December I have just finished my visit to Burgundy, tasting the 2009s of Louis Jadot with Jacques Lardiere plus a few 2008s and two 2005s – totally closed now. Before that with Philippe Prost of Bouchard Pere & Fils, and before that, Georges Roumier and Jacques Frederic Mugnier among many others. For now, [...]