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I am Pretty Sure I Was COVID Patient Zero (Recounting the Worst Ten Days in my Life: Part Four—The Start of the Hospices de Beaune)
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to recount one of my many trips to France, which also turned out to be what I consider to be the sickest I have ever been (and that includes COVID). It happened way … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist28 viewsbeaujolaisburgundywineeiffel-towereuropefood - news
I am Pretty Sure I Was COVID Patient Zero (Recounting the Worst Ten Days in my Life): Part Three—Down to Beaune
Last week, I decided to recount one of my many trips to France, which also turned out to be what I consider to be the sickest I have ever been (and that includes COVID). It happened way back in the … Continue reading →
by the drunken cyclist27 viewsbeaujolaisburgundywineeiffel-towereuropefood - news
Doing the hard work in the Côte de Nuits (and saved by a bogan Aussie)
Rarely have I been so glad to hear an Aussie accent. There I was on day 2 of last month’s Grand Jours de Bourgogne 2026, feeling a little bogged down. It wasn’t meant to be this way. I’d spent the […] The post Doing the hard work in the Côte de Nuits (and saved by a bogan Aussie) appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .
by Andrew Graham22 viewswine20232024burgundychardonnaygrand-jours-de-bourgogne - news
Burgundy, Demystified: Why I’m Starting This Journey
Burgundy has a reputation—and in many ways, it has earned it. At its finest, Pinot Noir from Burgundy can be extraordinary: nuanced, layered, and capable of expressing place with a level of precision that few wines achieve. It is also, … Continue reading →
by suds777@comcast.net19 viewsuncategorizedaffordable-burgundybourgogneburgundyfinding-the-sweet-spotgrand-cru-burgundy - news
1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Breaks Record for Most Expensive Bottle of Wine Sold at Auction
A bottle of 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) sold for a record-smashing $812,500 at Acker’s annual La Paulée Auction this weekend. The auction raked in $25 million in total sales from bottles produced by additional famed Burgundian estates like Domaine Dujac, Leflaive, Coche-Dury, and others, and set an additional, 459 unspecified world records related to pricing, according to a press release. The near-$1 million sale bested the previous world record set at a Sotheby’s auction in 2018 when a different bottle of 1945 DRC went for $558,000, solidifying the cuvée as the current most-prized bottle for wine collectors. The article 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Breaks Record for Most Expensive Bottle of Wine Sold at Auction appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley13 viewsauctionburgundyexpensive-winefrench-winemost-expensivenews - news
Burgundy’s Quiet Shift: From Extraction to Infusion
Why many Burgundian winemakers are stepping back in the cellar to reveal Pinot Noir’s true character. Across Burgundy, a subtle change is taking place. Instead of extracting more from Pinot Noir, many winemakers are discovering that patience in the cellar … Continue reading →
by suds777@comcast.net13 viewsuncategorizedburgundyextractionfoodfranceinfusion - news
Chardonnay Vs Chardonnay
<p>Battle of two Chardonnays next, one from Western Australia and the other from Burgundy, which one came out on top? Read on to find out.</p><p>Two very good producers, one a Pioneer, Robert Oatley, with his son Sandy continuing the legacy, the othe
by Dave Cronin aka VinoViews17 viewsmargaret-riversavigny-les-beaunerobert-oatleyburgundychardonnay - news
European Wine Tourism Index 2025: Ranking Europe’s Leading Wine Destinations
Wine tourism represents one of the fastest-growing segments of global cultural and experiential travel. According to a recent survey by TUI Musement, more than 91% of respondents expressed interest in wine-related travel, with the highest engagement among travellers aged 18 to 44. Responding to this demand, and coinciding with Europe’s harvest season, TUI Musement has […] The post European Wine Tourism Index 2025: Ranking Europe’s Leading Wine Destinations appeared first on Liz Palmer .
by liz admin32 viewsaustrian-winebordeaux-wineburgundychampagnechampagne-regionitalian-wine - news
Beyond the Barrel: Journey Through Burgundy’s Hidden Gems
Food, wine and history…. Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, offers many opportunities for visitors to explore the town… and taste its famous wine Burgundy might be at the pinnacle of wine perfection for many, but I occasionally get asked, […] The post Beyond the Barrel: Journey Through Burgundy’s Hidden Gems appeared first on Ruma Singh .
by TheRealRuma24 viewstaste-of-food-and-winebeaunebeaune-tourismburgundyburgundy-winechayeau-de-pommard - news
7 facts to help make sense of Burgundy wine
7 FACTS TO HELP MAKE SENSE OF BURGUNDY WINE … & UNDERSTANDING BURGUNDY WINE LABELS How are you supposed to make sense of Burgundy wines? Understanding Burgundy wine labels can seem impossible. Sometimes it is even difficult to know whether you have selected a bottle of red wine or white wine without an expert knowledge of the region and its producers. But it is worth finding out a little about the region’s wines because Burgundy, or Bourgogne as it is known in France, is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in Europe and has a reputation for producing some of the world’s best wines. So let’s tackle this relatively small but daunting area with its complex labelling and numerous wine producers often with the same family name. Here is Burgundy in a nutshell, all you need to know to start you off tasting Burgundy wines. The beautiful village of Santenay in Burgundy The focus in the wine world at the beginning of each year is on Burgundy with the release of the latest vintage – in Janua
by WinesWithAttitude19 viewswine-regionswine-stylesburgundywine-region - news
Burgundy 2021 Vintage – Some real joy against all odds
It’s no longer breaking news that in 2021 Mother Nature threw everything at vignerons – across France – but in Burgundy the punishing impact on the vineyards, and on the yields, seemed somehow more tangible.
by David Porter16 views2021-burgundypre-release-offerburgundyburgundy-primeurs - news
What our customers have been drinking this winter
A customer wrote after the New Year festivities – ‘Happy New Year! Gosh this is good and a way to go still. Thank you !’ We take great pride in comments like this and so a big thank you to him and his photographer wife (who got him to take another without the kitchen tap […]
by Eve-Marie Letondel21 viewsburgundyburgundy-primeurspinot-noirrecommendations - news
2021 Burgundy harvest reports | Côte de Nuits
An interesting report given that there seems to be a ‘blanket’ view that 2021 is a disaster in France. In Burgundy the quantity of white is certainly disastrously low, but there will as usual be some nicer surprises. Domaine Stéphane Magnien, Morey Saint Denis Stéphane reports from Morey Saint Denis ‘As for the harvest, this […]
by Charles Lea16 views2021-burgundy2021-harvestburgundycote-d-orcote-de-nuitsfrance