Columns — Burgundy Wine

What does smart wine, personal taste, and the true value of a wine mean to you? These are the questions that, in my view, every genuinely advanced wine drinker should be asking. The way you answer them depends entirely on what is already in your head. The answers come only with years of building your own experience, hundreds of bottles opened, and an endless amount of information studied and absorbed.

Indulge in perfection at classic French restaurants: impeccable service, cuisine, and elite wines like Puligny-Montrachet ‘Les Enseigneres’ 2020 Coche-Dury (silky terroir delight), Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru ‘Les Cras’ 2012 Roumier (expressive balance), and Rayas 2012 Reynaud (Burgundian Grenache mastery). Top spots profit on wine via Chef, Sommelier, Maître d'hôtel. For Burgundy aficionados!

Explore the dynamic world of modern Burgundy through a tasting of exceptional wines from rising stars Kei Shiogai, Pierre Millmann, and Camille Thiriet. A deep dive into their unique interpretations of legendary terroirs, from Gevrey-Chambertin to Clos de Vougeot, defining the future of this great region.

A sommelier’s essential guide to defining the "best" in winemaking: evaluating the influence of price, critical study, and expert opinion. The article features insights on master producers like Olivier Collin (Champagne), Jean-Yves Bizot (Burgundy), and Louis-Michel Liger-Belair (Pinot Noir aristocracy).