The red wines from the Pinot Noir grape can be some of the most compelling, complex and intriguing wines that one would wish to taste. In the past sixteen years, beginning with brilliant 1999 vintage (for red and white wines) one feels that it is not a question of whether the wines are good or bad but more a question of WHEN to drink them.
The white wines from the Cotes de Beaune, in particular Puligny Montrachet, Chassagne Montrachet and Meursault show typicity of terroir and elegance, often with subtle richness in harmony with minerality and freshness.
This area sets the standards for wine made from the chardonnay grape with whom few wine growing regions in the world can compete.
The Cotes de Nuits is famous for the wines from Vosne Romanee, Vougeot, Chambolle Musigny, Morey Saint Denis and Gevrey Chambertin.
Despite global warming and some challenging harvests I have not been dissuaded in believing that this region still sets the benchmark for quality and complexity that worldwide producers strive to emulate.
Another important factor with burgundian wines is the lack of volume and so with economics of supply and demand, the worldwide consumer who wishes to drink the best is prepared to pay high prices in order to guarantee receipt of these often exceptional wines.
Read about some of our Burgundy Producers
Ponsot
Domaine Ponsot was founded in 1872 when William Ponsot’s father purchased him a house and some vineyards in Morey-Saint-Denis, after William returned from serving in the Franco-Prussian War. Today, the estate continues to be an entirely family-run business, its various entities being owned by Laurent Ponsot and his sisters, Rose-Marie, Catherine and Stéphanie Ponsot.
Armand Rousseau – Gevrey Chambertin
The Domaine vineyards occupy over 15 hectares situated in the communes of Gevrey-Chambertin and Morey-Saint-Denis, of which nearly half are Grands Crus A.O.C., and the remainder split between Village and Premier Cru Appellations.
Joseph Drouhin
Founded in Beaune in 1880, Maison Joseph Drouhin’s cellars have spread from the historical Cellars of the Dukes of Burgundy and the Kings of France in Beaune (12th-18th centuries) to the Moulin de Vaudon, an 18th Century watermill in Chablis.
The latest Burgundy news is right here…
2015 Burgundy Report
The 2015 vintage for red burgundy wine is truly individual and it is difficult to compare it with any other vintage.
Burgundy 2014 Report
The 2014 white burgundy wines are outstanding and it is truly a great vintage
The CÔTE DE NUITS 2013
I will say that 2013 is the kind of vintage that I absolutely love. It’s a burg geek’s vintage par excellence.
2013 BURGUNDY REPORT
A challenging vintage but one with a happy ending in terms of quality
