Breaking news from Burgundy

In anticipation of the annual update from Jasper Morris MW, our Burgundy buyer, we have a sneak preview of his report. With 1,490 tasting notes, and the inside track on the issues facing the region, it really is essential reading… Special Report: Premox – the premature oxidation of white wines “Premature Oxidation, Premox – or indeed just […]

2013 Burgundy Vintage Diary Part II

The second installment of Jasper Morris MW’s blog from the vineyards of Burgundy, where the harvest continues despite unpredictable weather. Monday 30th September Sunday did indeed turn out to be dreary damp and drizzly and I doubt if many pickers were out. Monday was better, still misty and overcast for most of the day which […]

2013 Burgundy vintage: a diary

Jasper Morris MW brings us up to date with the Burgundy harvest, as the vignerons tread the delicate balance between ripeness and rot. The days leading up to harvest are the usual battle of nerves: to hold on for full maturity or to get the grapes in before rot can further diminish an already small […]

Inside Burgundy – Côte de Nuits

Apparently the Forth Bridge has been completely repainted and they don’t need to start again at the beginning. Work on Inside Burgundy however is never finished! We eagerly await the launch of the iPad eBook on the Côte de Nuits, to join its sibling Côte de Beaune, launched last year. The joy of the iPad […]