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A trip to the Mosel (II) – Prädikat wines

Whereas I would consider 2018 to be a great year for the dry wines, I am a bit more doubtful for the Prädikat wines, especially when it comes to Kabinett.

A trip to the Mosel (I)- Meisterwerke 2019

There is no greater event to attend in September than the auction days in the Mosel valley. I know it is a bit of a bold claim, but two days

Bandol at its finest – Domaine Tempier

There are a couple of estates whose reputation precedes their appellation. Chateau Simone in Palette, Huet in Vouvray, and of course Domaine Tempier in Bandol. As I mentioned previously, Lucien

Burgundian Bandol – Domaine de Terrebrune

Terrebrune is in more ways than one an outlier in the appellation of Bandol. It is the lone estate located in Ollioulles, whereas most of its Bandol producing colleagues can

An in depth look at Bandol (II)

Whole-bunch fermentation is a hot topic in winemaking these days. As anyone who walked passed a vine come harvest time has surely noticed, a grape bunch contains not only grapes

An in depth look at Bandol (I)

Bandol is considered as the only region where Mourvèdre reaches its full potential, thanks to its sun-drenched terroir. Mourvèdre, a late ripening grape variety, needs as much sun as it

The greatest appellation of the Provence: Bandol

Bandol is the greatest appellation in the Provence. Sure, you may think that there are certain estates that deliver superior wines like Richeaume or Trévallon, and I would agree with

The Wines of Cassis – Clos Sainte Magdeleine

On holiday, people tend to let the setting influence their opinion on what they eat and drink. It’s a decent explanation as to why so many Belgians come back from

A Provençal Cru: Clos Cibonne

You will be forgiven if you are ignorant of the Provence’s classification des crus. The Oxford Wine Companion makes no mention of it, nor does l’Atlas des Vins de France.

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