Latest Columns
17Apr
TASTING REPORT: WHITE BURGUNDY 2016
Mother Nature was tough on Burgundy in 2016. She naturally reduced yields with damaging frost and hail. For many experts the 2016 white Burgundies are the result of an outstanding,…
08Feb
TASTING REPORT: RED BURGUNDY 1999
This very high quality Burgundy vintage is at its peak. From the outset this very warm vintage produced reds bursting with ripe berry flavours and velvety tannins. For the past…
23Nov
TASTING REPORT: WHITE BURGUNDY 2015
In 2015 Burgundy produced high quality whites with amazing elegance for such a warm vintage. The hot summer produced full flavoured chardonnays with surprising acidity and a charming velvety texture.…
Latest Suggestions
15May
Maximilien 2016 Cairanne, Domaine Les Grands Bois
This typical Southern Rhône blend of Grenache (50%), Mourvèdre (35%) and Syrah (15%), is true to the exceptionnel 2016 vintage : ripe, intense, full bodied with great extract and structure. Brimming…
08May
S de la Sablette 2018 Coteaux Varois
Keep your eyes open for Coteaux Varois wines from Provence ! Displaying a trendy pale colour, this rosé is a blend of the classic grapes from southern France : syrah, grenache, cinsault…
02May
La Folie 2015 Saumur-Champigny, Château Yvonne
The 2017 Saumur-Champigny appellation suffered from damaging spring frost. The 2015 and 2016 Château Yvonne were tough acts to follow. However this consistent organic producer came through with a superb…