by Clément L'Hôte | 29 Nov 2022 | Burgundy Wine News, Côte de Beaune
On Sunday November 20, 2022, the 162nd edition of the Hospices de Beaune auction marked a historic turning point. The total result did not beat, but doubled the previous record. How do we get so high? At the 162nd Hospices de Beaune auction, Sunday November 20, 2022,...
by Clément L'Hôte | 15 Oct 2022 | Burgundy Wine News
Burgundy is famous for its two king grape varieties: pinot noir and chardonnay. The first, 40% of the vineyard, produces elegant and aromatic reds. It is the historic grape variety of Burgundy, and it is difficult to like further south. Pinot Noir is renowned for its...
by Clément L'Hôte | 5 Oct 2022 | Burgundy Wine News, Zoom sur une appellation
Sparkling wine is gaining in importance on the markets every year, and 2021 broke all records, both for export and in France. “2021 marks a historic year with 23.3 million bottles of Crémant de Bourgogne sold. This corresponds to an increase of +20.4% compared to...
by Clément L'Hôte | 5 Jun 2021 | Burgundy Wine News
In song, at the castle or during a treasure hunt: discover Burgundy differently during the month of climates, which takes place from June 4 to July 25, 2021. Burgundy in songJune 19 and July 17 / VOSNE-ROMANEE Burgundy is proud of its wines and agapes, and likes to...
by Clément L'Hôte | 25 May 2021 | Burgundy Wine News
While the terraces resume their rights, gourmets no longer know where to, in Burgundy as elsewhere. Here are some addresses that will delight you, from Mâcon to Chablis via Beaune. 1. Chablis: the Three BudsA refined cuisine in the heart of Chablis. At the head of...
by Clément L'Hôte | 26 Apr 2021 | Burgundy Wine News
On 6, 7 and 8 April 2021, almost the entire Burgundy vineyard was affected by an exceptional frost episode. While it is difficult to quantify the damage accurately today, we already know that a small harvest is looming. In a context already marked by Covid and...