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The greatest and rarest wines in the world have always been expensive and commanded eye watering sums at auction, or with wine merchants globally. Since 2010 the record for a bottle of wine was held by an 1869 Chateau Lafite,...
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Last night we had a delicious dinner at Le Bistro des Cocottes, I am feeling rotund, but managed to get out early this morning for a little jog around the périphérique, yes, miracles do happen! It is 8:54 and I...
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What is quite surprising is that it takes 12 hours from Hampshire to my supper in Beaune, via the Eurostar. I think a flight from Heathrow next time is back on the agenda! Monday morning, the start of our second...
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The last day of the week started off with one of our favourite tastings – our very dear friend Jean-Philippe Fichet in Meursault. It is always a joy to see him – we have been working together for nearly thirty...
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Today looks set to be an exciting day’s tasting with some star names from the Côte de Nuits. The first stop was Domaine Fourrier. What a fabulous tasting – this vintage really suits the style of his wines. Jean Marie...