Tag: burgundy
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An Introduction to Pinot Noir
Difficult to grow, tricky to make and delicious to drink! Pinot Noir is the principle black grape of Burgundy, but is also grown all over the world, most notably in Oregon, New Zealand and California. It is also one of the major blending grapes for Champagne. Whilst the wines from the old and new world are undeniably different, Pinot Noir is a very...
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Burgundy 2022 En Primeur Buying Recommendations
The Bon Coeur Buying Team have highlighted their top white and red Burgundies from the 2022 vintage; where vibrant, balanced, and charming white and red wines brimming with energy and life have been crafted. Our buying recommendations are split into three categories (per 6x75cl respectively): Under £150 Between £150-£300 Over £300 (excluding...
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Your Essential Guide to Beaujolais
Beaujolais is often overlooked as a poor relation of Burgundy or slightly out of fashion, However, the quality for price it unbelievable and as producers embrace traditional vinification rather than carbonic maceration (used in Beaujolais nouveau, which is declining), the wines continue to improve and show what Gamay and the Beaujolais region are ...
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Burgundy 2021 En Primeur Buying Recommendations
The Bon Coeur Buying Team have highlighted their top white and red Burgundies from the classic 2021 vintage; where bright, vibrant, and charming wines in both colours have been produced. Producers believe it is a vintage that harks back to the future and is comparable to those from the late 1980s and early 1990s/2000s. Our buying recommendations ...
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Burgundy 2021 En Primeur Vintage Review
It's a pleasure to present our 2021 Burgundy Review. As many of you are aware, it is once again one of (very) low yields, Mother Nature is increasingly unpredictable. However, the 2021 vintage has in places flourished, ushered by waves of excitement for the quality of both white and red wines. Andrew and I were delighted to plan our return to the C...