Category: Burgundy Wine

What to drink in 2022: Burgundy

In this series, we ask our team of experts what wines to open in 2022: from lesser-known bottles to wines that are truly at their peak.  The wines of Burgundy are truly cellar-worthy. With time, the subtle complexities of both red and white Burgundy blossom into truly outstanding fine wines. Mark Pardoe MW shares his expertise on what’s drinking well in 2022.  “Starting with the white Burgundies: the 2017s are aromatic […]

Burgundy: four of our team’s favourite producers

We work with some of Burgundy’s greatest names. Choosing a single favourite is a nigh-impossible task, but that’s exactly what we’ve asked our colleagues to do. Here, some of our team tell us about their best-loved producers. DOMAINE MICHEL LAFARGE “I have a soft spot for the wines of Volnay,” says Account Manager Tatiana Humphreys. […]

Moments in Burgundy

A passion for Burgundy runs deep for many of our colleagues around the world. Here, they recall their most treasured Burgundy memories, from uncorking special bottles to spending time in favourite cellars. A Chambolle shared When I worked in the London Shop, I met a customer that had an impressive collection of the old Berry […]

Burgundy: understanding allocations

Every year, demand for the finest Burgundy outstrips supply. Here, we talk to Commercial Manager Martyn Rolph about how – and why – we manage our customers’ allocations. What exactly is an allocation? An allocation is simply the amount of wine you receive. As merchants, we receive allocations from producers. In turn, our customers receive allocations from […]