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Domaine Dujac – The sweet spot in Morey St Denis
Domaine Dujac’s story began in late-1967 when Jacques Seysses decided to start a Domaine in Burgundy, the name “Dujac” is short for Domaine Jacques. It was not the best start for the Domaine as 1968 was a terrible vintage, they had to sell all their wines in bulk. Subsequently, they bottled their first vintage in 1969, a stunning vintage I have heard… Land in Burgundy was relatively inexpensive back in those days, and with his father’s financial support, he acquired many Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy and sold his wines to some of the finest restaurants in France with his father’s relationship. Though the wines were so delicious I am…
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The legendary Domaine d’Auvenay
If I had to choose a desert island wine, it would probably be a wine from either Domaine Leroy or Domaine d’Auvenay… Brief History Domaine d’Auvenay is owned and managed by Madame Lalou Bize-Leroy, the woman behind Domaine Leroy and Maison Leroy. Domaine d’Auvenay was created by Lalou Bize-Leroy in 1988 with the help of her late husband, Marcel Leroy. Biodynamic methods were applied onto d’Auvenay’s vineyard since the beginning. The estate is based in Saint Romain, a 10 minutes drive from Meursault. Domaine d’Auvenay owns 4 ha (including recent addition of Batard Montrachet) of vineyards in Burgundy, from village to some of the most sough-after Grand Cru plots. In…
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Everything you need to know about Krug Champagne and Clos d’Ambonnay
Krug is one of the most prestigious houses in Champagne. Whenever I hear the name Krug, the first thing comes into my mind is celebration for a VERY special occasion. History Created in 1843 by Johann-Joseph Krug, the son of a butcher in Mainz. Joseph Krug left Mainz at the age of 24 and started his career in Champagne Jacquesson as an accountant. After spending 8 years working for Jacquesson, he has traveled around Europe to various wine merchants and listened to customers’ criticism, by then, Joseph has already learnt a lot about Champagne blending. In 1841, Joseph got married and moved to Reims the year after. In 1843, Krug…
