A Window into Burgundy

Join me here for regular updates on the latest wine news, professional tasting notes, and my personal "coups de cœur".

From vineyard trends to my most memorable wine experiences, I share the insights that only twenty-four years in the heart of Beaune can provide.


Visiting a Burgundy Winery: What to Expect
Planning a wine trip to Burgundy? Discover what to expect when visiting an authentic, family-owned winery, from vineyard plots to barrel tastings.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti: Tasting 2009, 2017 & 2020
A technical tasting review of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti: the 2009 reds, Romanée-Conti 2017, and the 2020 white Grands Crus.
Vinopedagogy: definition
Vinopedagogy is the art of teaching wine tasting with method and intention. A discipline practised for decades worldwide, that never had a name. Until now.
How to Improve Your Tasting Skills
Want to improve your wine tasting skills? Discover a practical training method inspired by athletic coaching, with Burgundy wines as your playground.
Aligoté in Burgundy: The Vibrant Alternative to Chardonnay
Explore Aligoté in Burgundy, a historic grape making a vibrant comeback. From the Aligoteurs movement to Bouzeron, discover excellent value wines from our region.
The French Wine, Bread and Cheese Ritual: a Burgundy Guide
Is the "Pain, Vin, Fromage" ritual a myth? Learn how to source like a local in Beaune and find the most scenic spots for a dream lunch in the vineyards.
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