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.
Vincent Dancer: grace, elegance and balance
Once a stranger to the land of Burgundy, Vincent Dancer produces precise and delicate wines. A glimpse into the world of a winemaker truly at one with his terroir.
Influential Burgundy figure Albert Bichot passes away
The key player Albert Bichot from the famous Beaune negociant company has died at the age of 87. We reflect on his great achievements in the world of wine.
Domaine Etienne Sauzet, the splendour of the Puligny-Montrachet terroir
A reference of Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Etienne Sauzet produces refined and elegant wines that are world renowned. Learn more about our new partner domain.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti will produce Corton-Charlemagne
Hot news from the vineyard. The famous Domaine de la Romanée-Conti leases a parcel of Corton-Charlemagne, adding another grand cru to its impressive portfolio.
The Devillards (Chamirey, Perdrix) set up shop in the Jura
As the Devillard family secure a deal to buy Domaine Rolet, we consider why this key player in Burgundy wishes to get a foot in the door in the Jura.
Domaine La Bouïssière: Wines with altitude
Nestled in the heart of the Dentelles de Montmirail lies Domaine la Bouïssière, a jewel in the crown of Gigondas. We learn more about this family domain.
The principle grape varieties of France | Part 3: The South West
Next stop: South West France. From the peaks of the Pyrénées to the fringes of Bordeaux, we look at the weird and wonderful varieties of this great region.
Clos de la Coulée de Serrant: “a fine terroir needs no artifice”
Our new Wine of the Week takes you to the iconic La Coulée de Serrant in the Loire. We spoke to biodynamic authority Nicolas Joly about what makes his wines tick.
Jean-Marie Guffens-Heynen, master of the Mâconnais
Jean-Marie Guffens-Heynen’s reputation precedes him. Hailed as a master of Chardonnay, Jean-Marie has been influential in elevating the reputation of Mâconnais wines. The success story of his small Vergisson domain has put this little slice of Burgundy on the map. We were fortunate enough to talk to Jean-Marie and learn more about this iconic domain. It was in the 1970s that Maine and Jean-Marie Guffens-Heynen made the decision to pack up and leave their native Flanders. They headed to Burgundy in the pursuit of learning French and becoming winemakers. After a pleasant sabbatical…