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Burgundy: A Basic Lesson in Economics
Guess what? We’re not the only ones who think Burgundies are fabulous. To quote Michael Jackson, “you are not alone.”
It all comes down to the simple law of supply and demand. For good Burgundies, there is generally more demand than supply. French people like their wine, so there’s less to export to the non-Frenchies. Not [...]
Burgundy – Lunch in Beaune, Wines of Morey-Saint-Denis and Calling all Mustard Freaks
Lunch in Beaune
Alas, believe it or not, a girl cannot live on wine alone.
Ma Cuisine
Passage Sainte-Hélène
21200 Beaune, France
The restaurateur from La Cantine des Sales Gosses in Lyon who is a foodie, wine lover and my sister-in-law’s friend recommended this restaurant to us. It attracts wine lovers (producers and consumers) and is frequented by [...]
Burgundy – Domaine Jean Chartron and the 2009 Hospice de Beaune Auction
Puligny-Montrachet is “the greatest white-wine commune on earth… The top Montrachet, Chevalier and Bâtard are wines to drink on bended knee with the head beared.” Alexandre Dumas
Le Montrachet… Everybody wants a piece of it, so what’s with all of the dashes?
Le Montrachet is probably the most famous white Grand Cru. The communes of Puligny and [...]
Burgundy РLes Domaines Bouchard P̬re & Fils
Les Domaines Bouchard Père et Fils
15, rue de Ch̢teau Р21200 Beaune
+33 3 80 24 80 24
www.bouchard-pereetfils.com
On a perfectly crisp autumn day, I visited Domaine Bouchard, which is located within the regal 15th century Château de Beaune. Domaine Bouchard includes 4,000 square meters (13,123 square feet) of cellars (yes, this is not a typo) and [...]
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