Bruce Sanderson's Blog Archives

February 2008

Exploring New Domaines

Posted: 10:04 AM ET, February 19, 2008

On each of my visits to Burgundy I try to schedule appointments with domaines or houses that I have not previously visited. On one day of my most recent trip there were three such estates on my itinerary: Nicolas Rossignol in Volnay, Etienne Sauzet in Puligny-Montrachet and Domaine de Courcel in Pommard. Read more

The 2005s from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti: Great Terroir in an Exceptional Vintage

Posted: 01:23 PM ET, February 09, 2008

Three factors joust for influence in any wine from Burgundy: the terroir, the growing season and the winemaker. The terroir is constant; if the vintage or the winemaker dominates, the wine loses. Read more

The Indefatigable Etienne de Montille

Posted: 10:14 AM ET, February 06, 2008

One of my last visits in Burgundy was with Etienne de Montille of Domaine de Montille, Deux Montille (the négociant business he runs with his sister Alix) and Domaine du Château de Puligny-Montrachet, where he is the estate manager.

De Montille has just finished reorganizing the domaine, where he and Alix are now the owners. Read more

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