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We dodged large raindrops this morning running from our car to the domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin. Situated in a majestic mansion dating to 1700, this domaine makes fine, elegant red Burgundies that are delicate and finessed. Tasted some beautiful 2014s, which should both require and reward some patience.

Gevrey-Chambertin, Ladoix, Monthelie, Beaune | 6.14.16

Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, Beaune | 6.13.16

Chablis, Beaune | 6.11.16

Up early again today for our trip south -- it’s about an hour drive to the Beaujolais, and the region greeted us with sunny skies, a pleasant breeze and an impressive morning of discovery.

Beaujolais, Chalonnaise, Macconais, Beaune | 6.10.16

Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Côte Rôtie, Beaune | 6.9.16

     

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Tain l’Hermitage | 6.8.16

Our final morning in the South greeted us with perfect azure skies and a stiff breeze. After coffee and emails in the courtyard, we departed the house for our first visit. The first domaine sits on a hill at the eastern edge of the appellation, and by the time we reached the chateau the wind had become noticeable and steady.…

Pic-St-Loup, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Séguret, Gigondas | 6.7.16

We started early this morning with a drive down into the Languedoc, about an hour and a half south. Once off the autoroute, the road begins to wind through rugged terrain. Scraggly green-gray bushes cover rocky outcroppings bleached by the brilliant sun; the two-lane road is shoulderless, but passing is never in question.

We weren’t sure what the coffee arrangement would be in our AirBnB, so we brought along an Aeropress and a bag of Stumptown coffee. Thus the morning began with a bit of email catchup, and a warm taste of home. We supplemented with some croissants and a baguette from the Boulangerie around the corner.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Courthezon, Gigondas | 6.6.16