Columns — DRC

Using these wines as an example, I would like to reflect on the best winemakers in their class

💰 Price, Palate, or PR? How to Define the "Best Winemaker" in the World

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).

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Echezeaux 2020 DRC

Greg Somm: Can a DRC Ever Disappoint You?

Echezeaux 2020 is a striking example of the manifestation of terroir in the context of the difference between wines of one domain. I can’t say that this wine was bad, but it was far from the level of elegance that other wines of the estate show.

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