Bangkok has seen no shortage of amazing wines in recent days, most especially the abundance of incredible French wines and cuisine that we have access to here in our tropical cityscape. Elegant Chardonnays and ethereal Pinot Noirs will always have a place at our table, especially when celebrated by dedicated gastronomes and chefs alike. ToContinue reading “Evenings Celebrating Burgundy in Bangkok”
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The fabulous 2017 Chablis by Thomas Pico
The face of a man who works tirelessly in the vineyard. Thomas also just returned from a market visit to Japan, and headed straight to the Les Penitentes tasting, an off-fair in Angers during the St Jean de Greniers and Salon de la Loire. After the meager allocation of the 2015 and 2016 vintages, andContinue reading “The fabulous 2017 Chablis by Thomas Pico”
Cru Beaujolais, why Gamay needs to be your new Pinot Noir
We think its time to share the excitement for wines coming from southern Burgundy, and make Gamay your next Pinot Noir! There is simply no better value in the market right now for fine wines. Join us and 3 other importers at this tasting, which also falls on the kick off date for Beaujolais NouveauContinue reading “Cru Beaujolais, why Gamay needs to be your new Pinot Noir”
Clos des Chezeaux, Gevrey Chambertin
Amelie Berthaut – a few years ago the up and coming young winemaker, who returned from abroad, is already today a highly respected vigneron in her home town of Fixin in Burgundy. Both her parents are from winemaking lineage, owning the Domaine Denis Berthaut as well as Domaine Gerbet, which she now merged into DomaineContinue reading “Clos des Chezeaux, Gevrey Chambertin”
Coche Dury, perhaps the finest white wine in the world
There is a place, somewhere off the beaten path, which we are unable to divulge. This restaurant is owned by a chef and avid wine collector, who for many years traveled to Burgundy and Champagne to find vinous jewels. This is where I first came across a Coche Dury, and realized there is no otherContinue reading “Coche Dury, perhaps the finest white wine in the world”
Domaine Robert Denogent, Maconnais
To quote from legendary U.S. wine importer Kermit Lynch “I consider the whites of the region, Macon, Saint Veran, and Pouilly Fuisse, to be proper white Burgundies. Here we have similar soils, the grape is Chardonnay, and the difference between the appellations are no more than passionately interesting questions of personality. Deciding whether to serveContinue reading “Domaine Robert Denogent, Maconnais”
A gift of gold
The village of Meursault ranks among the 3 most illustrious names for white Burgundy (Chardonnay) with Puligny Montrachet and neighboring Chassagne Montrachet. While there aren’t any Grand Cru vineyards the very best 1er crus are distinctive with fatness, richness and nutty-butteriness. Surely on the top of every collector’s favorite will be Coche Dury or Comte Lafon, knownContinue reading “A gift of gold”
Domaine Henri Delagrange, Burgundy
“No view, no landscape, however varied, picturesque or grandiose can make me forget my little valley in Bourgogne”. So wrote Alexandre Dumas of a valley in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune. The Hautes Côtes overlooks the Côte de Beaune from the west, lying between Maranges and Ladoix-Serrigny. The interior is a succession of hills andContinue reading “Domaine Henri Delagrange, Burgundy”
Domaine de la Cadette, Vezelay, Burgundy
In 1989 I was lucky enough to have traveled to Marc Meneau’s Esperance in Vezelay – then one of France’s top dining destinations with 3 Michelin stars. I suppose everyone visiting this part of Burgundy will have remembered the restaurant, and quickly forget the name of the town. Not because it’s insignificant, but the restaurant was located several kilometers belowContinue reading “Domaine de la Cadette, Vezelay, Burgundy”
Interview Bruno Lorenzon, Domaine Lorenzon
Name: Bruno Lorenzon Winery: Domaine Lorenzon Town/Country: Mercurey, France Which spot in your vineyard is the most special and why? The slope on top of the Champs Martin vineyard. It is very chalky, not much clay and lots of stones, which gives our wine its purity and elegance. 2. If you link the dots in yourContinue reading “Interview Bruno Lorenzon, Domaine Lorenzon”