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February 2008
Exploring New Domaines
Posted: 10:04 AM ET, February 19, 2008
On each of my visits to Burgundy I try to schedule appointments with domaines or houses that I have not previously visited. On one day of my most recent trip there were three such estates on my itinerary: Nicolas Rossignol in Volnay, Etienne Sauzet in Puligny-Montrachet and Domaine de Courcel in Pommard. Read more
The 2005s from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti: Great Terroir in an Exceptional Vintage
Posted: 01:23 PM ET, February 09, 2008
Three factors joust for influence in any wine from Burgundy: the terroir, the growing season and the winemaker. The terroir is constant; if the vintage or the winemaker dominates, the wine loses. Read more
The Indefatigable Etienne de Montille
Posted: 10:14 AM ET, February 06, 2008
One of my last visits in Burgundy was with Etienne de Montille of Domaine de Montille, Deux Montille (the négociant business he runs with his sister Alix) and Domaine du Château de Puligny-Montrachet, where he is the estate manager.
De Montille has just finished reorganizing the domaine, where he and Alix are now the owners. Read more
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