Tag: vintage review
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Brunello di Montalcino 2018 En Primeur Vintage Review
Winter 2017-2018 saw average levels rainfall throughout the appellation in addition to a few episodes of snow, which replenished the water table following an extremely hot and dry summer (2017). However, temperatures were above the seasonal norm throughout January until the end of February, when a sudden cold snap struck and they plummeted to lows ...
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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...
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Burgundy 2020 En Primeur Vintage Review
For many months there has been a lot of excited whispers and murmurs in the trade regarding the excellent potential of the 2020 Burgundy vintage; one of low yields (again), yet superb quality for both white, and red wines. For the first time in two years, Andrew and I were thrilled to plan for our return to Burgundy to taste the latest vintage; an ...
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Burgundy 2019 En Primeur Vintage Review
There has been much enthusiasm regarding the potential of the 2019 Burgundy vintage; one of low yields, yet high quality for both whites and reds. Regrettably, due to international travel restrictions regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, Andrew and I were, of course, unable to make our annual pilgrimage to Burgundy to taste the latest vintage from ...
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Burgundy 2018 En Primeur Vintage Review
Since back in November 2018 when we tasted the 2017 there has been much talk of 2018 being exceptional for the reds. So, it was with great anticipation we arranged a full schedule of meetings and set off to taste the Burgundy 2018 vintage – with the team all coming from different parts of Europe we decided to meet in Paris and drive down to...