Conversation with Louis-Fabrice Latour, President of Maison Louis Latour
Louis-Fabrice Latour is the seventh generation to run the family-owned Louis Latour business, taking over as President in 1999. Born in Beaune in 1964, he is the son of Louis Latour, current Chairman of Maison Louis Latour. Louis-Fabrice is president of the association of Burgundy négociants and president of the French national wine and spirit...
Matt Kramer’s Making Sense of Burgundy – Some Quotes
I had a birthday in November and a friend gave me a fantastic gift - Matt Kramer's "Making Sense of Burgundy." This book was published in 1990 and it continues to be on most shortlists of great wine books. I actually have read almost no wine books, so ...
BNO Year-End: Burgundies, Champagne, and Much More!
Santa came early to a gathering of wine friends, who humbly name themselves the BNO, aka "Boys' Night Out". Extravagance is not lacking in these gatherings, and sometimes extravaganza, too. Yet, last night's soirée set a new bar. Bottles of Champagne ...
Visiting Burgundian Producers with Jeanne-Marie De Champs
"I like a good farmer!" says Jeanne-Marie De Champs, owner of Domaines et Saveurs Collection in Burgundy. Jeanne-Marie represents over seventy producers and exports them to various countries, including the USA and my favorite wine stores.
Jeanne-Marie is responding to my question about how she chooses the producers she represents. Each one I've met...
2010 Domaine de la Pousse d’Or en primeur tasting
How often do you get to taste the entire range of a Burgundy producer in one go? Daniel Lambert Wines had a vertical tasting last night of the Domaine de la Pousse d’Or 2010 en primeur in Mayfair and I was able to taste through all those fabulo...
Domaine Dominique Gallois
“Welcome,” says the affable Dominique Gallois, owner and winemaker at Domaine Gallois, as his friendly dog wags a greeting. We have just driven through the charming, historic village of Gevrey-Chambertin to arrive at Mr. Gallois’s home and cellar, where a child’s bicycle is parked near the front door and two enthusiastic-looking music and video producers...
Visiting Domaine de la Perriere
“Your grandfather actaually used that press!” I can’t help but exclaim, looking at the large, crude, roughly hewn 12th century wine press in the equally antiquated looking cellar.
Anyone might believe it was used by ancient Mesapotanian slaves rather than a hard-toiling Burgundian winemaker atop a small hill in the appellation of Fixin.
Yet...
Henri Gouges Nuits St George Les Pruliers 1990
Very incomplete and partial morning after recollections. A half stained cork, which I've managed to lose, a slightly stained label starting to come away at the sides and inside something remarkably fresh and lively. There were no signs of decline and t...
Domaine Coche-Dury Meursault Les Rougeots 2005
I had my doubts. The fill was good, but the capsule was stained and surely my anticipation would be met with disappointment. . .My concerns were unfounded. The wine was superb, and fresh. Flint and struck match; curry leaf, peach skin and stone. Wonder...
Maison Champy 06 1er Cru Hospices de Beaune
Hello Friends,
Today’s ‘Quick Sip’ is the Maison Champy 2006 Premier Cru Hospices de Beaune. I had an opportunity to taste this wine during a recent “Stock Your Cellar” TasteLive event with Bacchus Selections. Bacchus Selections is a member...
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