Burgundy
2017 ROSÉS – A REMARKABLE VINTAGE PART I
INTRODUCTION In May I published two articles introducing the 2017 Rosé season. THE ROSÉ PARADE IS IT ROSÉ TIME? Since then I have been very busy tasting and drinking 2017 Rosés. It has become an annual rite of passage for me over many years now. And, after decades of buying, tasting, and drinking […]
Click here to read entire article »THE PERILS OF FARMING – MOTHER NATURE DEVESTATES BURGUNDY
During the week of April 25 a devastating cold weather system and frost ravaged Burgundy. Below is a report from Alex Gambal. Alex Gambal is an American who went to Burgundy and, literally starting from scratch, has been able to establish a thriving business in less than 20 years (to read more about Alex […]
Click here to read entire article »A VIEW OF THE 2015 BURGUNDY VINTAGE IN ADVANCE OF THE ANNUAL UNDERGROUND WINELETTER TRIP TO BURGUNDY TO TASTE THE 2014S
I will soon be leaving for Burgundy to taste the 2014 wines from barrel. This is the 35th year since my first trip with my friends in 1981. During that time, I missed a few years because of business demands or illness, but my long time friend and Underground Contributing Editor, Geoffrey Troy, has […]
Click here to read entire article »ALONG THE BURGUNDY TRAIL – VINTAGE 2013
2013 RED BURGUNDY: A GREAT SURPRISE TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2013 BURGUNDY VINTAGE DOMAINES AND NEGOCIANTS VISITED WINES TASTED AND TASTING NOTES 2013 DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE-CONTI HARVEST REPORT RECENT VINTAGES (2012 – 2007) HOW BURGUNDY IS TASTED FROM BARREL A SIMPLE EXPLANATION OF BURGUNDY INTRODUCTION I first started going to Burgundy to taste wines […]
Click here to read entire article »DOMAINE OLIVIER BERNSTEIN
Trade Tasting Arranged By Wilson Daniels – Los Angeles, CA June 9, 2014 Background Olivier Bernstein started his business with the 2007 vintage. With the exception of two vineyard parcels which are owned (Gevrey-Chambertin “Les Champeaux” and Mazis Chambertin), all grapes come from vineyards which are under contract. These contracts call for payment to […]
Click here to read entire article »ALONG THE BURGUNDY TRAIL – VINTAGE 2012
Table of Contents • Introduction • Domaines and Negociants Visited • Wines Tasted & Tasting Notes – Geoffrey Troy & John Brincko • Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2012 Vintage Report • Recent Vintages (2012-2007) • How Burgundy is Tasted from Barrel • A Simple Explanation of Burgundy Introduction John Tilson I first […]
Click here to read entire article »Retrospective Review Volume III, Number 6
In the summer of 1982, Volume III, Number 6 offered the following articles: One Winedrinker’s Opinion – A Case For Old Burgundies, Coming Attractions, 1979 Bordeaux, California Cabernet Sauvignons, More 1979 Red Burgundies, Distinctive New Wines, California Chardonnays, Selected Tasting Notes, Barrels and Bottles, and Cellar Notes. We are currently reproducing a copy of Volume […]
Click here to read entire article »DOMAINE FRÉDÉRIC ESMONIN
HIGH QUALITY LIMITED PRODUCTION BURGUNDIES AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES This small domaine in Les Estournelles, Gevrey-Chambertin has approximately 10 acres of vineyards. The production of each wine is very small with the average production of each of the vineyard designated wines varying from around 75 cases to 300 cases. Most of the holdings at this […]
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I first became acquainted with this new winery just over 2 years ago. I was very impressed with the wines and the dedication and talent of owner/winemaker, Justin Willett. Here is what I had to say: Owner and winemaker Justin Willett started Tyler winery in 2005. Previously he had worked in vineyard management as […]
Click here to read entire article »ALONG THE BURGUNDY TRAIL – VINTAGE 2011
INTRODUCTION I previously published a brief note on the 2011 Burgundy vintage where I called it “The Surprise Vintage” (To read that article click here). The weather conditions in 2011 were very unique even for Burgundy. Consider this quote from Aubert de Villaine, Co-Director of Domaine de la Romanée Conti, which was highlighted at the […]
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