Domaine Sylvain Pataille: Marsannay restored to its former splendor
Today we present you with Sylvain Pataille - a flaghip domain of the Marsannay appellation.
Château Reynon : the Dubourdieu family’s enchanted garden
Let us guide you to the heart of Château Reynon, the top-secret “grape-growing garden” of the Dubourdieu family.
Domaine Louis-Claude Desvignes, “Producing great wine is simple, keeping things simple is what’s difficult”
We cast our attention to one of Beaujolais’ most widely-respected domains, listed in Bettane&Dessauve’s 2018 Top 10 producers of the year.
The 2018 Vintage: an estimated 25% increase in production
The latest estimations regarding the 2018 vintage have just been released, announcing a 25% increase in production after the catastrophic 2017 harvest.
Domaine des Héritiers du Comte Lafon, serious Mâcon that doesn’t break the bank
We cast an eye on Domaine des Héritiers du Comte Lafon. Laid out to biodynamics, Dominique Lafon’s Mâconnais operation offers affordable and finely crafted Chardonnays.
François Mikulski, Meursault elegance and purity
This week we turn our attention to Meursault and, more specifically, one of our favourite domains of this appellation: François Mikulski. We can’t get enough of the crystalline and pure wines from this domain with their excellent balance and tension. François Mikulski was born in Dijon in 1963. His mother, Thérèse, was originally from Meursault while his father, a NATO officer, was Polish. Due to his father’s work François grew up in Luxembourg and studied at the Ecole Européenne. An avid fan of rugby, he initially wanted to earn a living on the…
Château Haut-Brion: approaching 500 years of excellence
Château Haut-Brion’s double classification is a unique and prestigious distinction and the wines are incomparable. We tell the interesting tale of its origins.
Domaine Jasmin: first class Côte-Rôtie
Nestled in the heart of the Côte-Rôtie, in Ampuis, is Domaine Jasmin. A look at how this talented winemaker crafts wine that tells the story of its terroir with finesse.
What is an AOC?
What is an AOC? And is it different to an AOP, an IGP or a Vin de Pays? Let’s clear up the complicated world of the French labelling system once and for all!
A morning spent at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Spending a few hours at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in the company of Aubert de Villaine is a true honour. We recount our very special visit to this prestigious domain.