Insider's Look - Wines at La Paulée de New York 2020 Gala Dinner
6/23/20
by Max Goldberg Liu
The Gala Dinner at La Paulée de New York’s 20th anniversary was our biggest yet, and winemakers and guests came thirsty! Check out these facts and figures from the full list of wines served that night by our crack team of sommeliers.
Interview with Arthur Clair
by Eléonore Lafarge
An interview with Arthur Clair of Domaine Bruno Clair in Marsannay-la-Côte
News from the vineyard 6/18/20
June 18, 2020
by Max Goldberg Liu
Continued warm weather in Burgundy means that the vines are still progressing at a very fast clip.
News from the vineyard 6/12/20
6/12/20
by Edouard Bourgeois
It is a busy week for the Bordelais as they just started the Primeurs!
What's Pressoir Drinking? Château Brane-Cantenac 1959
Edouard tastes a 1959 Margaux from Château Brane-Cantenac.
Interview with Mathilde Grivot
June 12, 2020
by Eléonore Lafarge
An interview with Mathilde Grivot, the next generation to manage Domaine Jean Grivot in Vosne-Romanée
1980's Burgundy Vintage Podcast
Daniel, Edouard, Raj, and Max go through the 1980's in Burgundy and talk vintage reports, impressions, and favorite wines.
What's Pressoir Drinking? Champagne Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne 2007
May 28, 2020
by Edouard Bourgeois
I was really charmed by this silky and fresh Blanc de Blancs from Taittinger. This very seductive and creamy Comtes de Champagne, the prestige cuvée of the house was first released in 1952 and since then only made in the best vintages.
Interview with Clothilde Lafarge
May 27, 2020
by Eléonore Lafarge
Can you give us an overview of your domaine? How long have you been working at the domaine?
Domaine Michel Lafarge has been established in Volnay since the beginning of the 19th century. Today, it’s my parents - Frédéric and Chantal (8th generation) - and I (9th generation) who take care of the vineyard and the winemaking.
We farm 12 hectares of vineyards based in Volnay but spread between the prestigious villages of Meursault, Pommard and Beaune.
Since 2000, all the vineyards of the domaine are biodynamically farmed. The total production is divided into 3 tiers:
What's Pressoir Drinking? Domaine Coche-Dury, Meursault 2009
May 28, 2020
by Daniel Johnnes
I recently opened an extraordinary bottle of white Burgundy. There were several things about it that made it extraordinary in addition to its flavor.
Interview with Camille Thiriet
May 11, 2020
by Justine Puaud
Can you tell us a little bit about your “micro” business?
After several trips to Australia and New Zealand, I moved back to Burgundy and my dream came true! In 2016, I was creating a micro negoce in my garage. At that time, I was making only 2 wines in 7 barrels. My goal was to enhance the lesser-known appellations of Burgundy and be able to produce NO more than 15,000 bottles per year.
News from the vineyard 5/20/20
Due to high temperatures in Burgundy in the last two months, some vineyards are already flowering. Compared to 2019, the vines are reaching the flowering stage three weeks earlier.