Podcasts about grand crus

Over at "The Wine Conversation", Sarah Kemp welcomes Jasper Morris MW, author of “Inside Burgundy” and the website www.insideburgundy.com, who takes a deep dive into Beaune, “the centre of the universe for wine lovers.” That small town is situated south of Dijon and has 20,000 inhabitants. The main grapes are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This is where you find the merchant houses, the best-known being, Bouchard Père et Fils, Louis Jadot, Louis Latour and Chanson Père et Fils. There are a few domaines, and Jasper cites Domaine de Croix as one to know.There are several Premier Crus, but no Grand Crus. The Premier Crus Jasper advises looking out for are Beaune Les Grèves, which he describes as a number-one classic. Also of note are Beaune Clos des Mouches, which produces both red and white, with the white being outstanding. Beaune Vignes Franches, Clos des Fèvres and Clos des Avaux also are recommended. There are not too many up-and-coming producers, but a name to watch is Baptiste Guyot.Beaune provides attractive value, with Premier Crus often selling at the same price as village Pommards. The red wines tend to be lighter-bodied than other appellations, beautifully perfumed and accessible. The whites from the hillsides are chiselled, whereas the wines from lower down, like Clos des Mouches, can be surprisingly rich. Jasper recommends the following vintages for drinking now: 2017 both red and white, 2020 for whites and 2019 for reds.Beaune is a great place to visit and the Cité du Vin on the outskirts of Beaune is highly recommended. For restaurants, Jasper is a fan of Maison du Colombier which has a good wine list, Ma Cusine and Caves Madeline. One place not to be missed is the Hospices de Beaune or Hôtel-Dieu, which was built in 1443 and is full of history. Every November the Hospices de Beaune auction takes place, with wine lovers being able to bid on barrels (288 bottles), with all proceeds going to charity.Jasper's obscure fact is that if you go down to Drouhin's cellars, you can see the remains of a Roman wall.You can also find Jasper's guest appearances on other Podcast/Video channels we work closely with: The Wine Conversation 67 Pall Mall TV Bringing Burgundy closer to you with every episode!Subscribe to my website and get full access to my scores, tasting notes, detailed write-ups on producers and much more:https://www.insideburgundy.com/register/See all our events at: https://www.insideburgundy.com/all-events/Daily updates on our Instagram: @jaspermorris.insideburgundy

Listen in to hear Jasper Morris MW take a deep dive into the wines of Beaune in our latest 10-Minute Masterclass. In this episode, he explores the Premier Crus (there are no Grand Crus), discusses the taste of the reds and whites, reveals the Premier Crus to look out for. He describes Beaune as “the wine lovers' centre of the universe”, reveals his favourite restaurants and the best places to visit when you are there. Unmissable.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

One of the more intriguing elements of wine is that it can appeal to a wide range of people. In wide range, I mean it has appeal on so many different levels; a novice can just enjoy their favorite wines from the supermarket and delve into the history when inclined; a collector can peel each wine back and learn of its origin and take it a step deeper, the wine enthusiast that wants to put their toe in the water of wine knowledge can enroll in one the wine certification organizations and earn a certification and then there's a couple of levels of wine knowledge until you basically stop at Charles Ludington. With two bachelor degrees, one masters and a Phd. One might say he has reached a level few, if any, other academians have reached. And because of his time in front of students in a class room, Charles can articulate this knowledge in an understandable and intriguing way. If you think the world of wine is all swirling glasses and sniffing bouquets, wait until you've heard Charles Ludington—Chad, to his friends—uncork a few bottles of historical truth. Armed with not just one, but four degrees in history (and a résumé that includes playing basketball in Paris and working on the New York wine retail frontlines), Chad isn't your typical wine academic; he's something of a one-man bridge between eras, cultures, and even social classes. Dive into this episode, and you'll learn how wine is far more than a drink—it is a lens onto everything from class warfare to international politics, from covert Irish merchants shaping Bordeaux's legacy to NBA stars dueling over Grand Crus in LA bistros. Chad traces the surprising paths that led Bordeaux's cellars to be filled by Irish hands and explores why today's elite collectors find meaning in a dusty bottle—sometimes as a symbol of status, sometimes a sensory revelation, but always as a marker of time and place. You'll unpeel the layered tales of how wine moved from scandalous blends—once the height of fashion—to the hyper-strict appellations, and discover the very modern decline in wine's appeal among young people, who instead find excitement in natural wines or, oddly enough, craft beer and cocktails. Along the way, you'll reconsider the meaning of terroir, discovering just how blurred the boundaries of authenticity, tradition, and marketing really are. By the end, not only will you be able to spot the politics in your glass and the shifting gender codes of rosé, you'll also taste the romantic—and sometimes subversive—human stories that echo through every sip. This episode braids together centuries of intrigue, innovation, and, yes, a fair bit of competitive one-upmanship—pulling back the curtain on how wine tells the story of us all. #WineHistory #WineCulture #Bordeaux #NBAWine #WinePolitics #Terroir #WineEducation #WinePodcast

To download the transcript CLICK HERE   Hello, wine friends! In this episode, we journey into the Alsace wine region with the brilliant Anne Mchale, Master of Wine, and independent wine consultant and educator based in London. Anne's expertise spans across wine list design, corporate and private tastings, and innovative educational programs like her renowned course for WSET diploma students - Diplomatherapy    https://annemchale.com/diplomatherapy-2024-registration/   We'll explore the unique terroir of Alsace, its Grand Cru sites, and compare Riesling's distinct style with other renowned wine regions. Anne shares insights from her recent trip, highlighting hidden gems like the Sylvaner grape, dubbed the Cinderella grape, and the region's exciting focus on Pinot Noir.   Anne also provides invaluable tips for those studying for the challenging D3 exam.   Don't miss Anne's recommendations for top Alsace producers and must-visit places. Plus, discover the fantastic Crémants d'Alsace, a great alternative to champagne.    This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.   If you want to skip ahead:   05.08: How learning to speech French allowed Anne to fall into the world of wine 09.56: A wine memory at Pontet-Canet in Bordeaux who focus on biodynamic viticulture 11.48: Alsacian winemakers working more organically and biodynamically due to climate 14.20: Diplomatherapy - Anne's membership programme to help you pass your WSET diploma 16.45: How to answer a typical D3 question: “Describe the unique terroir of Alsace and how it influences the characteristics of the wines produced there” 18.32: The climate during growing season in Alsace, the diurnal range in Grand Crus, and the cool climate 21.51: The 4 noble grape varieties of Alsace and increased plantings of Pinot Noir  24.37: The 51 Grand Crus, and the two to now permit Pinot Noir 26.45: Riesling in Alsace, compared to other regions and the change in labelling for dry Riesling 30.54: Common occurrence of petrol notes in aged Rieslings, and how they aren't typical of Alsace  33.15: Tasting a Vendange Tardive Gewürztraminer 1953 38.27: Traveling tips for going to Alsace 42.36: Sylvaner -”The Cinderella Grape” 44.45: The Alsace Cru Terroir group and recommended producers to try   Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat   If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!   ------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.

Pour le raisin, il y a une vie après le vin! Un alambic ambulant qui s'arrête dans les villages mythiques de Bourgogne et distille sur place les marcs de pinot noir et de chardonnay issus des plus grands domaines pour en faire des eaux-de-vie sublimes: bienvenue chez Sab's !À l'origine de ce projet, Mathieu et Amélie Sabbagh nous racontent leur histoire et nous font gouter certains de leurs flacons incroyables: Marcs de Bourgogne, Fines, mais aussi des gins et d'autres créations originales.Quand la tradition ancestrale est revisitée avec passion et créativité!Hosts: Alessandra Fottorino Patrice Defay, Romain Corler Générique: Easy LivingEnregistré au Studio Module Retrouvez-nous sur Instagram, Facebook

Do you know what a grower producer is? Or how about the importance of the term "Grand Crus" on a label of champagne? In today's podcast episode, I interview Ferdinand, winemaker and business partner at the Champagne house Franck Bonville. It's a great conversation about Chardonnay Champagne, Grand Crus, and more! So grab your favorite glass of bubbly and press play now! ------ Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram & TikTok: @thewineceo ------ Today's Featured Winery: Champagne Franck Bonville Website: https://en.champagne-franck-bonville.com/ Instagram: @champagne_franck_bonville

It's Monday, Let's raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It's time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let's begin Exploring the Wine Glass!  Today I am sharing a webinar I attended about Grandes Pagos de España. If you are a regular listener of the podcast, you know how much I adore Spain and its wines. The Grandes Pagos is equivalent to the Grand Crus in France. After listening, if you are interested in attending a seminar, you can sign up for the GPE newsletter to receive updates about the Terroir Workshop and when/where you can join in person. Upcoming classes are in Los Angeles (November 11, December 2) and Kansas City (December 4), and we are planning additional workshop classes in St. Louis (December TBD) and Mexico City in January 2024. While you are listening, take a moment to subscribe, rate and review Exploring the Wine Glass. Taking one minute of your time is the only way the algorithms will suggest Exploring the Wine Glass to others and since you are enjoying the podcast, other winelovers will too!  Music: WINE by Kēvens Official Video   Follow me on Instagram!   Follow me on Twitter! SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES STITCHER | iTUNES | GOOGLE PLAY | SPOTIFY | PODBEAN l AUDIBLE Even ask your smart speaker to play Exploring the Wine Glass GIVE US A RATING AND REVIEW STAY IN THE KNOW - GET SPECIAL OFFERS Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com. Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/exploringthewineglass Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, and Snapchat (@dracaenawines) Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.  Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.  Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website.  Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION! Sláinte!   Please support our sponsor Dracaena Wines - Our Wines + Your Moments + Great Memories Use code 'Explore' at checkout to receive 10% off your first order  

Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at Sandbar. A winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, this list features a beautiful selection of Old World and New World favorites. Michaela identifies the tasting notes of full-bodied reds, fresh bright Italian whites, Grand Crus and value wines, and offers pairing suggestions with a wide range of dishes on the menu.  Wines reviewed include: 2020 Corey Creek Vineyard Cabernet Franc Blanc, Long Island 2020 Villa Pozzi Grillo, Sicily 2018 Heritiers de Comte, Lafon, Burgundy For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is part 2 of the deep dive series into Sparkling wines: All on Champagne. These episodes are specifically designed to help out my WSET diploma friends. This is a flashcard-style podcast, which is a useful way for those trying to memorize the information, however, for all of you who just love wine and want to know more and increase your knowledge, this will still be a really interesting episode as you can just play it all the way through like any other episode. If you want to skip ahead: 2.20: The terroir of Champagne 4.56: The Grand Crus and Premier Crus, and five major sub regions 9.22: L'échelle des crus 12.47: Approved pruning methods 13.32: Yields 14.20: Minimum terms for ageing 15.01: CIVC 15.47: Letter on the label and who is making the wines 17.18: Prestige Cuvee Champage 18.52: Dom Perignon 20.38: Krug 22.06: Cristal 23.03: Grand Marques 24.03: Moet & Chandon 24.29: Veuve Cliquot 25.51: Louis Roederer 26.12: Bollinger And if the podcast isn't enough.... Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!

To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is part two with the expert of Burgundy and Master of Wine, Jasper Morris. As we spoke about in the episode before, he has published two editions of his book “Inside Burgundy”, which both times has won the Andre Simon Prize. So this episode we are going through the regions of Burgundy from the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais. I am not going to touch on Chablis at the top or Beaujolais at the bottom as they deserve episodes to themselves. Jasper will be giving us some of his best value regions to look out for, some buying advice and his personal favourite Grand Crus. If you want to skip ahead: 1.39: Interesting young producers and regions to look out for. 5.21: When was the appellation system created? 6.08: Explaining the appellation system. 12.04: More value wine regions to look out for. 13.27: The grape variety Aligoté. 15.11: One of Jasper's special memories in Burgundy 17.20: A run down of all the regions and points to note about them, 24.28: Is climate change affecting where to plant on the slopes? 26.29: Jaspers personal favourite Grand Crus 29.22: Inside Burgundy website And if the podcast isn't enough.... Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!  

This episode winds its way through Algerian's long, controversial wine history to the present day efforts to revive it. Only 100 years ago, Algeria overcame everything from jackals, fungus, phylloxera (complete with phylloxera deniers), colonial infighting, slander, war, and a plague of locusts to rank among the top four wine-producing countries in the world. Now efforts to produce and export quality wines often face an economic and political challenges fraught with ideology. Your host laments about “why we can't have nice things,” but then some hope crops up portending that …maybe we can? Resources from this episode: Books: The Blood of the Colony: The rise and fall of French Algeria [Kindle Edition], White, O. (2021) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J., Harding, J. (2015) The Ottomans: Khans, Caesars, and Caliphs [Audio Version], Baer, M. D. (2021) Websites: Associação Portuguese da Cortiça (APCOR): Forest https://www.apcor.pt/en/montado/forest/ Be Inclusive Hospitality: Community Spotlight Aghiles Ourad, founder of The Other Grape, (September 2022) https://bihospitality.co.uk/community-spotlight-aghiles-ourad-the-other-grape/ BBC: The Arab Poet Who Worshipped Wine, Galer, S. S. (14 November 2017) https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20171113-the-arab-poet-who-worshipped-wine Cork Forest Conservation Alliance: Cork Facts (2015) https://corkforest.org/cork-facts/ New Lines Magazine: The Withering of Algerian Wine - How the North African Country Went from the World's Top Exporter to Endless Acres of Uprooted Grape Vines - and why it Matters to Return to the Craft Again, Ourad, A. (26 July 2022) https://newlinesmag.com/reportage/the-withering-of-algerian-wine/ Second Bottle: Algerian Wines: Best Algeria Wines https://www.secondbottle.co/algerian-wines-best-algerian-wines/ Société les Grand Crus de l'Ouest Algérien (SGCO): The Société des Grands Crus de l'Ouest, a success story, https://gco-dz.com/en/content/4-about-us Thought Co. : Admiral Hayreddin Barbarossa, Szczepanski, K. (21 January 2020) https://www.thoughtco.com/admiral-hayreddin-barbarossa-195756 Trading Economics: European Union imports of cork and articles of cork from Algeria (January 2023) https://tradingeconomics.com/european-union/imports/algeria/cork-articles-cork Wine Enthusiast: The Rise and Fall of a North African Wine Giant, Dhenin, M., (8 June 2022) https://www.winemag.com/2022/06/08/algeria-wine-history-africa/ Podcasts: Wine Blast: Wine from the Arab World | S3:E24 Barrie, S. & P. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wine-from-the-arab-world/id1505083611?i=1000567565107 Related or Referenced Glass in Session® Episodes: S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes S4E4: Meet the Teinturiers https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e4-meet-the-teinturiers S7E3: Booze Riots and Rebellions, Part 1 - Champagne & Whiskey https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s7e3-booze-riots-and-rebellions-part-1-champagne-whiskey S9E6: Vodka Wars, Empires and Culture https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e6-vodka-wars-empires-and-culutre S10E1: Cap Classique - A South African Sparkling Wine Story https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e1-cap-classique-a-south-african-sparkling-wine-story S11E4: Corsican Wine, Grapes, History … and a Grave with Goblets! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s11e4-corsican-wine-grapes-history-and-a-grave-with-goblets Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE After a whole month of talking with inspiring wine women I wasn't quite ready to stop, so this is a podcast about Champagne and the women who made remarkable changes to this region and the product that we all so famously love. The first part is all about the story of Madame Clicquot. You will learn the techniques and styles that she created, alongside explanations of the sweetness levels in sparkling wines, and what the riddling method is alongside other techniques used in Champagne winemaking. Then we will jump across to the Champagne region itself, covering all 5 of the sub-regions and talking about all of the Grand Crus within them. If you want to skip ahead: 1.50: The story of Madame Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot 5.48: Her invention of the riddling process 9.03: Her invention of blending red wine to white to produce Champagne Rosé 10.35: Talking about the Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé NV Champagne £49 Most supermarkets 13.07: Tasting the Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé NV Champagne 14.49: Food pairings for Rosé Champagne 15.33: Other women in Champagne who were inspired by Madame Clicquot and the invention of Brut Champagne 17.00: Advise from Madame Clicquot 18.11: Looking at the 3 most premium sub-regions of Champagne that house all the Grand Crus 20.38: The creation of the échelle des crus 22.22: Listing the Grand Crus in Montagne de Reims 23.36: Listing the Grand Crus in the Valle de la Marne 24.05: Listing the Grand Crus in the Côte des Blancs 24.39: Looking at the last 2 sub-regions in Champagne Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!

Alice Tetienne, the cellar master of Henriot, introduces the inaugural 2016 vintage of L'Inattendue, a 100 percent Grand Cru chardonnay from Avize,, alongside Henriot's main wines: the Brut Souverain, Henriot's historic cuvee; the Blanc de Blancs, a blend of chardonnay from 12 Crus; and the 2006 Cuvee Hemera, a 50-50 blend of pinot noir and chardonnay from the house's six historical Grand Crus. Alice explained the decision behind Henriot's first-ever single-vineyard bottling, describing the surprising richness of the chardonnay from Avize in the Cote des Blancs from the 2016 harvest, in contrast to the Grand Cru village's usual laser freshness and precision. After four years on the lees and over another year in bottle, L'Inattendue 2016 will be released in June this year, and will become a permanent cuvee in Henriot's collection. The subsequent specific vineyard bottlings after each harvest remain to be discovered although they will likely from one of the house's historical Crus (Verzy, Verzenay, Mailly, Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Chouilly).

We're talking with Laure Adam of Jean-Baptiste Adam in Alsace about the region, grapes and Grand Crus.

(Previously aired July 2021) This is not an episode about Napa's “icon wines” or “icon wineries” whose labels, rarity, and high cost cause a frenzy among consumers resulting in exclusive waitlists for the privilege of purchasing a bottle. No, today we're talking about the “star” vineyards that, in some cases, have become brands in their own right. In Part One, we spoke with Andy Beckstoffer, the winegrower who turned Napa Valley's grower-winery relationship upside down.  Today our illustrious guests include Paul Hobbs, Chris Tynan of Cliff Lede Vineyards, and Tom Hinde of Taub Family Selections to discuss what makes their vineyards so unique.  Paul Hobbs is an esteemed international winemaking consultant with projects across the globe from Argentina to Armenia but his home base is at Napa Valley's Paul Hobbs winery whose fruit is sourced from the sub AVA's of St. Helena and Oakville. He works with Beckstoffer's fruit from the notable To Kalon, Las Piedras, and Dr. Crane vineyards. He'll open up about his long-time relationship with Beckstoffer Vineyards plus the Nathan Coombs Estate on the foot of the Vaca Mountain range known for its volcanic soils and cool climate.  Taub Family Selections represents top sites in St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, Yountville, Mount Veeder, and Howell Mountain. Through a relationship with Andy Beckstoffer, the Taub family has access to the vineyards of Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III (Rutherford) and Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper (Oakville) producing Cabernet Sauvignons since 2012. Winemaker Tom Hinde was previously known for his work at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates, Hartford Family Winery, La Crema Winery, Lakoya, Cardinale, Stonestreet, and Verite. We'll tap into his experience at creating brands and a strong market perspective to give us insight into why these vineyards command such respect.We'll also be speaking with Christopher Tynan, winemaker of Cliff Lede Vineyards whose experience includes working with Helen Turley at Blankiet Estate in Yountville, as the assistant winemaker at Colgin Cellars where he worked closely with Vineyard Manager David Abreu. We discuss the famed Poetry Vineyard that is carved into a steep west-facing hillside, which reaches from the highest elevations of the Stags Leap District sub-appellation to the valley floor drawing its uniqueness from shallow, volcanic soils atop fractured shale planted by David Abreu with high vine density and proprietary clonal selection. Top up your glass with one of Napa's finest and join us as we hunt down some of Napa's most unique terroirs.

One of the greatest Chardonnays (and actually white wines) in the world comes from Chablis in the northern part of Burgundy. In this show we discuss this historic region and why it is capable of making the most distinctive, minerally, terroir-driven white wines made.    Here are the show notes:  Map: https://www.chablis-wines.com Location: At nearly 48˚N latitude in the northern part of the Bourgogne region in the Yonne department between Paris and Beaune, around the village of Chablis, Serein River runs through it, with vineyards on either bank Area under vine in 2020: 5,771 hectares/14,260 acres 18% of the total volume of wine produced in the Bourgogne region Also contains: St-Bris, which makes mineral driven Sauvignon Blanc   Terroir: Terroir expressed more clearly in Chablis than almost anywhere else Valleys branch from the Serein river – left and right, hills are basis of the vineyards Right-bank: softer, bigger wines Left-bank: more acidic, less ripe, more like citrus, green apple Soils: Subsoil is Kimmeridgean limestone with layers of Marl –limestone and clay turned into rock sometimes with fossils of Exogyra virgula, a small, comma-shaped oyster. Different vineyards have different proportions of limestone, marl, clay, loam, Portlandian limestone – younger, harder, no fossils. Sites with this used only forvPetit Chablis 47 Defined Climats (can be mentioned on the label) 40 are Premier Cru, 7 are Grand Cru Photo: Chablis wines Climate: Maritime and continental Maritime influence but kind of a modified oceanic climate with continental influences from Eastern Europe Less rainfall and the winters are harsher and summer hotter than maritime   Winemaking Fermented in stainless or oak, low temperature, slow fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation Neutral oak (already been used) is used in Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru. Very few producers use new oak barrels since the goal is to preserve terroir     Classification: Petit Chablis (19%): 729 hectares (1750 acres) ALL of Chablis wine-growing district (catchall) – AOC 1944, least prestigious – lesser rated vineyards Soil is Portlandian limestone – harder, younger soil on a plateau at the top of slopes, above premier and grand crus Flavors: citrus, flowers, less minerally, light, acidic, saline, to be consumed within 2 years Pairings (goes for Chablis and many Premier Cru too): Oysters, seafood in citrus, salads and acidic vegetables, spicy food, vegetarian pasta   Chablis (66%): 3656 hectares (9,034 acres) of vines In the department of Yonne, on the Serein River On Kimmeridgean limestone and marl, very large - quality varies Flavors: Mineral with flint, green apple, lemon, underbrush, citrus, mint, fresh-cut hay Best within 2-3 years Photo: Chablis wines Chablis Premier Cru: (14%) - Almost 809 ha/2,000 acres over 40 sites (climat) Both sides of the river Serein, with 24 on the left bank and 16 on the right bank Mostly on slopes of the Serein, southeast or southwest facing, on Kimmeridgian chalk Can just use the phrase "Chablis Premier Cru" if blended across Premier Cru sites Right bank: Softer, fuller wines--Mont de Milieu, Montée de Tonnerre, Fourchaume, Vaucoupin Left bank: Flinty, acidic. Côté de Léchet, Vaillons, Montmains, Vosgros, Vau de Vey Can age 5-10 years   Grand Cru Chablis (1%) - 101 hectares/250 acres Contiguous site on the right bank of the Serein, south facing on Kimmeridgian limestone, with fossilized oysters, marl Seven vineyards are Grand Cru, which are each part of just one appellation, Grand Cru Chablis. The difference in these wines: Better sites, lower yields, higher alcohol, higher planting density, matured until at least March 15 of the year following harvest Grand Crus: north to south Bougros: Fresh and mineral Les Preuses:: elegant, minerally with a long finish Vaudésir: Stronger, richer wine – more body Grenouilles: Fruity with strong acidity, a fuller body Valmur: VERY fruity, balanced with strong minerality Les Clos: The most famous site: elegance, minerality, fruit, acidity Blanchot: Soft and more like white flowers La Moutonne is an unofficial 8th Grand Cru Best with 10-15 years of age Pairings: Lobster, mushrooms, shrimp, cream sauces We love this wine. If you haven't had it, definitely get one and discover what makes it a "great!"  Photo: Chablis wines _____________________________________________________ Thanks for our sponsors this week: Wine Access: Access to the best wines for the best prices! For 15% off your next order, go to www.wineaccess.com/normal   To become a member of Patreon go to www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople       To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes

As the wine reviewer for Burgundy for The Wine Advocate and a small producer of Burgundy himself, William Kelley has a deep and insightful perspective on Burgundy.  We discuss how Burgundy became “without substitute” and why “all roads lead to Burgundy,” the rapid escalation of both vineyard and wine prices, and how what was once very contracting landholdings are now consolidating again.  History, economics, geology, and terroir all come together in this episode of XChateau! Detailed Show Notes: Listen to the beginning of Episode 62 for background information on WilliamBurgundy as vignerons vs Bordelais châteauxWilliam believes this is an illusion - historically, Burgundy vineyards were owned by the nobility and the churchToday - LVMH, AXA, and rich, wealthy people own many of the domaines and vineyardsBordeaux outside the Cru Classe are much more modest in natureThe French land reforms of 1792 (during the French Revolution) broke up large tracts of land -> led to a “morcellation of parcels”Led to emphasis on each small parcel of land and its impactCreated the ability to see the human element of winemaking (two people making the wine from the same vineyard) and the human impact on terroirMetayage system - born in Beaujolais, a form of “sharecropping” where people take half the fruit in exchange for farming the land, popular in Burgundy where people own small parcels of land and often don't live thereHigh death/inheritance taxes, which are assessed based on the value of the land lead to more vineyard sales and end up with more consolidation of land holdings, particularly into businesses that don't have to pay death taxesBurgundy as the top global winegrowing regionThe wines are good/high qualityThey pair well with a lot of food and are very versatile (vs. the Medoc)Are a social signifier - wine collectors can “one-up” others by mastering the complexities of Burgundy more than Bordeaux or any other regionGrand Cru vineyards are tiny and limited - sends the prices skyrocketing (e.g., Domaine d'Auvenay Aligote now sells for $2,500 / bottle)Bordeaux mismanaged the emerging market of China with the 2010 en primeur pricing, similar to what Hennessy and Cognac did in China, destroying the marketValue of Burgundy landHigh prices partially driven by tax write-offs for any losses, owners get the wine lifestyle “for free”Believes land prices and wine prices will continue to escalateDisconnection between land and wine pricesIn the 17th century, there used to be a saying that the value of a vineyard should equal 3 years of production - this is way different todayE.g., a famous Chablis producer's Les Clos magnum sells at €80 from the domaine, but $2,000 in the US -> lots of other people making money on the wine outside of the winery“No end in sight” to price increases for Burgundy, wine is still a relatively inexpensive luxury good (vs. cars, watches, etc.…)Climate changeNot as bad as some people think, bad weather events also occurred in the 19th centuryToday there are more viticultural techniques to combat climate change (e.g., canopy management, etc..)Price increases also more than offset the volume decreasesThe Micro-negociantPurchasing fruit is expensive - ~€3-5,000 per barrel for village wines, €550-600 for Chiroubles If some negociants get the attention of investors, they can acquire land and become domainesMore expensive to produce negociant wine vs. domaine wineGrowers in Burgundy take the yield risk (the classic arrangement is negociants buy the fruit by the barrel)A seller's market - need good relationships with growers, hard for outsiders to get good fruit Negociants have the ability to make lower appellations/vineyards more popular - e.g., Arnoud Ente Meursault La Seve du Clos is a lesser site, but Ente has elevated itDomaine vs. MaisonConsumers still put a lot of stock by it, but boundaries are blurringE.g., PYCM - started as negociant, rolled in family vineyards, but don't state “Domaine” anywhere, the idea being that all wines are worthy of the brandPrice should be driven by quality, not hierarchy (e.g., some Aligote more expensive than Grand Cru Puligny)Brand expansions can't be diluted because of the vineyard hierarchy - the Grand Crus are still high quality and drive brand reputationThe Future of BurgundyViticulture - would like to see every site in Burgundy farmed like a Grand Cru.  William wants to break glass ceilings in every appellationWinemaking - people extracting less and less, flirting with natural wine movement, lighter, softer styles of red Burgundy more popular, longer elevage is getting more fashionable (and is rooted in history - used to do 2-3 years elevage because it was the only way to clarify the wine)Price escalation impacts on other wine regions - “there is no substitute (for Burgundy),” people will look further afield, but “all roads lead to Burgundy”Insular nature of Burgundy changing - the new generation of owners are from New York, Macau, Shanghai, and Hong KongAdvice to the new generation of producers - taste the great wines of the world, including older benchmark winesChanging leadership of domaines - though marketed as a good thing, there's a lot of pressure for the next generation of a famous domain, and that tends towards being more conservative and listening to consultants vs. trying something newM&A - “everyone wants to buy as much land as they can”; don't see a lot of people wanting to go global, there's still ample price escalation in Burgundy

¿Sabes qué significa “Grand Cru”? En este episodio platicamos sobre cómo surgió este termino que se usa en la maxima categoría de vinos franceses. Los criterios que se usaron para seleccionarlos y algunas diferencias entre las regiones de Francia.

This is not an episode about Napa's “icon wines” or “icon wineries” whose labels, rarity, and high cost cause a frenzy among consumers resulting in exclusive waitlists for the privilege of purchasing a bottle. No, today we're talking about the “star” vineyards that, in some cases, have become brands in their own right. In Part One, we spoke with Andy Beckstoffer, the winegrower who turned Napa Valley's grower-winery relationship upside down.  Today our illustrious guests include Paul Hobbs, Chris Tynan of Cliff Lede Vineyards, and Tom Hinde of Taub Family Selections to discuss what makes their vineyards so unique.  Paul Hobbs is an esteemed international winemaking consultant with projects across the globe from Argentina to Armenia but his home base is at Napa Valley's Paul Hobbs winery whose fruit is sourced from the sub AVA's of St. Helena and Oakville. He works with Beckstoffer's fruit from the notable To Kalon, Las Piedras, and Dr. Crane vineyards. He'll open up about his long-time relationship with Beckstoffer Vineyards plus the Nathan Coombs Estate on the foot of the Vaca Mountain range known for its volcanic soils and cool climate.  Taub Family Selections represents top sites in St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, Yountville, Mount Veeder, and Howell Mountain. Through a relationship with Andy Beckstoffer, the Taub family has access to the vineyards of Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III (Rutherford) and Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper (Oakville) producing Cabernet Sauvignons since 2012. Winemaker Tom Hinde was previously known for his work at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates, Hartford Family Winery, La Crema Winery, Lakoya, Cardinale, Stonestreet, and Verite. We'll tap into his experience at creating brands and a strong market perspective to give us insight into why these vineyards command such respect.We'll also be speaking with Christopher Tynan, winemaker of Cliff Lede Vineyards whose experience includes working with Helen Turley at Blankiet Estate in Yountville, as the assistant winemaker at Colgin Cellars where he worked closely with Vineyard Manager David Abreu. We discuss the famed Poetry Vineyard that is carved into a steep west-facing hillside, which reaches from the highest elevations of the Stags Leap District sub-appellation to the valley floor drawing its uniqueness from shallow, volcanic soils atop fractured shale planted by David Abreu with high vine density and proprietary clonal selection. Top up your glass with one of Napa's finest and join us as we hunt down some of Napa's most unique terroirs.

Spring is the perfect season to be looking for a medium white wine that has enough body to hold up to a crisp spring breeze, but is still refreshing to drink with a little sunshine. It's warming up around the country and everyone is looking for some lively wine flavors to brighten up their evenings, so this week on The Wine CEO Podcast I am telling you all about the best wine to drink this time of year! Don't forget to hit subscribe, so that you never miss one of my episodes and check out thewineceo.com for more amazing wine content! ----------- Quick Facts on Chablis: Chablis is located in Burgundy, France It is a region that exclusively produces Chardonnay wines Typically these wines are not aged in oak, so they have a crisp and refreshing flavor profile (unlike most California Chardonnays) Chablis is broken into 4 designations based upon vineyard classification and grape production quality: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru Chablis pairs well with lighter dishes like salad, chicken, pasta salad, and things with medium fat and citrus content. Try to avoid heavily spiced foods. Wines listed in today's episode:  - Chenevieres Chablis $20 from Total Wine -Sainte Celine Chablis $16 from Trader Joe's -Amazing Premier Crus and Grand Crus if you're looking for a higher end Chablis: Les Clos, Valmur, Raveneau, Laroche, Fourchaume, and Jean Dauvissat

13 August 2020: Time to take a good look at the very best of Morey St Denis. Two wines from Clos de la Roche will face two from Clos St Denis: will producer or terroir lead the way? The two grand crus are intertwined but typically show quite different characters. Just as fascinating is the rivalry between Clos de Tart and Clos des Lambrays. For all these, I will be evaluating what role the winemaker plays and what we can attribute to the vineyard.Wine Samples:2009 Domaine des Lambrays, Clos des Lambrays, Grand Cru2009 Domaine du Clos de Tart ‘Clos de Tart’ Grand Cru, Monopole2009 Domaine Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche, Grand Cru2010 Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot, Clos de la Roche, Grand Cru2009 Clos St. Denis, Grand Cru, Domaine Gagey, Louis Jadot2009 Domaine Ponsot, Clos St. Denis, Grand CruThis initiative was set up by the wonderful 67 Pall Mall Club.Watch the video replay here.Subscribe to my website and get full access to my scores, tasting notes, detailed write-ups on producers and much more:https://www.insideburgundy.com/register/See all our events at: https://www.insideburgundy.com/all-events/Daily updates on our Instagram: @insideburgundy@insideburgundy #67fromhome #67pallmall #JMIBLive #JasperMorris #insideburgundy

25 June 2020: Chambertin and Clos de Bèze have established their positions at the top of the grand cru hierarchy, but:What of the satellite grands crus?Are they all up to the mark?What are their individual characteristics?Who makes the best in each of them?Aided by six samples from a range of top producers, I lead us through the intricacies of the hyphen-Chambertins.Wine Samples:2014 Domaine Trapet Père et Fils Chapelle-Chambertin2012 Domaine Ponsot, Griotte-Chambertin2014 Domaine Perrot-Minot, Charmes-Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes2009 Domaine de la Vougeraie, ‘Les Mazoyères ‘, Charmes-Chambertin2010 Domaine Maume, Mazis-Chambertin2014 Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, Latricières-ChambertinThis initiative was set up by the wonderful 67 Pall Mall Club.Watch the video replay here.Subscribe to my website and get full access to my scores, tasting notes, detailed write-ups on producers and much more:https://www.insideburgundy.com/register/See all our events at: https://www.insideburgundy.com/all-events/Daily updates on our Instagram: @insideburgundy@insideburgundy#67fromhome #67pallmall #jaspermorris#JMIBLive #JasperMorris #insideburgundy

In this episode we discuss the grapes of the Cote de Beaune, the lore, and the different AOP's/Grand Crus! Welcome to IntroCert a podcast specifically for Intro Somms looking to eventually take their Certified Sommelier Exam. This podcast focuses on refining the basics while giving advice on passing the exam. If your eyes need a study break this will be the study time for your ears. Every interested person should also continue to study and enjoy wine responsibly. I have no affiliation to the Court of Master Sommeliers other than the fast that they certified me as a Sommelier back in 2016. Any questions, comments, or concerns should be directed to: ABELTRAN1002@gmail.com Intro/Outro Song Credit: George Villaescusa

We're talking with Laure Adam of Jean-Baptiste Adam in Alsace about the region, grapes and Grand Crus.

Christophe Roumier and his family run Domaine Georges Roumier, located in the Burgundy village of Chambolle-Musigny in France. Christophe discusses the arrival of his grandfather in Chambolle-Musigny, and the beginning of the Roumier family history with wine. He talks about his family's work for the Comtes Georges de Vogüé domaine, also in Chambolle-Musigny, and then explains the timeline for estate wines at Domaine Georges Roumier. Christophe further discusses the Roumier and Ponnelle family connections (Christophe's mother was a Ponnelle), and the role that Christophe's father took on at Pierre Ponnelle, as well as at Domaine Georges Roumier. Christophe also details his own route to studying oenology in the late 1970s, and then working at the family domaine beginning in the 1980s. The vineyard holdings of Domaine Georges Roumier are discussed in detail, covering the plots for Bourgogne Rouge and Chambolle-Musigny villages, as well as the Les Cras, Les Combottes, and Les Amoureuses 1er Crus in Chambolle-Musigny, Clos de la Bussière 1er Cru in Morey-Saint-Denis, and the Grand Crus of Ruchottes-Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, Bonnes-Mares, and Musigny. Christophe then discusses the Corton-Charlemagne parcel he works, the Clos Vougeot that he used to farm, and the Échezeaux parcel that he recently began working. Christophe addresses both the character of these vineyards, and character of the wines that they produce. Christophe talks about the farming practices at Domaine Georges Roumier, and addresses his move to organic farming methods in the 1980s. He specifically highlights why the move to organic has been important for his wine production. He also talks about topics like vine trellising, and the changing conditions in the Burgundy vineyards today. In terms of winemaking, Christophe discusses aspects like the stages of a fermentation, the role of reduction, the importance of temperature control to his work, lees contact, sulphur addition, and further, Christophe enunciates the ramifications of delaying the start of a malolactic conversion. This is a very rare chance to hear directly from Christophe Roumier as he talks about his approaches to his work, and recalls some of the key moments of his career. This episode also features commentary from the following people: Dominique Lafon, Domaine Comtes Lafon Becky Wasserman-Hone, Becky Wasserman & Co. Jacques Seysses, Domaine Dujac Jean-Pierre de Smet, founder of Domaine de l'Arlot Michel Lafarge, Domaine Michel Lafarge Benjamin Leroux, Benjamin Leroux Claude de Nicolay, Chandon de Briailles   This episode is sponsored by: The New York Wine and Grape Foundation, offering beverage professionals a January visit to New York's Finger Lakes. Apply to join today. DIAM Bouchage manufactures technological cork closures for still wine, sparkling, spirits and beer. DIAM closures are guaranteed to provide clean, consistent and reliable permeability from bottle to bottle. G3 is the exclusive distributor of the North American market. Melio, a free intuitive payment platform that enables wine shops/bars and restaurants to centralize, schedule, and pay all their bills—using bank transfers, debit or credit cards—in just a few clicks. Australian Wine Discovered. A comprehensive, free education program offering editable, downloadable content that you can access any time.

"Ann" absolutely charming conversation with the lovely Ann Trimbach of @Trimbach Wines #AlsaceRocks #GRABENTHEGOODIES Join us as we taste an array of awesome white wines from Grand Crus of Alsace, France.

Ins südliche Elsass geht unser heutiger Ausflug! Wir erzählen dir von einer alten Mühle, in der wir gewohnt, gewellnesst und geschlemmt haben. Live beim Abendessen berichten wir dir von einem „Menu du plaisir“, welches uns wahrlich viel Freude gemacht hat! Du hörst, wie es uns an der südlichen elsässischen Weinstraße gefällt und von einem kleinen Weinort, den wir entdeckt haben. Außerdem hörst du eine Live-Verkostung von Muscat und Pinot gris, von Gewürztraminer und einem Riesling in einem schönen Weingut, das wir dort aufgestöbert haben. Hier geht´s zu unseren ausgewählten Adressen: https://www.hotel-domainedumoulin-alsace.com/fr/ https://www.cattin.fr Besuch uns auch auf den Social-Media-Kanälen: https://www.facebook.com/feinschmeckertouren/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_CkAeidqAQ98nKFa0HZcg/featured?view_as=public https://www.instagram.com/feinschmeckertouren/ In unserem Genuss-Cast lernst du Food- und Feinkostadressen, Weine und Winzer, Restaurants und Spezialitäten-Manufakturen kennen. Als Individualisten entdecken wir auf unseren Reisen gerne Neues aus der Welt der Kulinarik. Begleite uns dabei und profitiere von unseren persönlichen Impressionen und Insidertipps jenseits vom Mainstream-Tourismus! Neben Weinverkostungen und Tipps für die Kombination mit passenden Speisen hörst du hier kurzweilige Geschichten über Wein, Olivenöl, Grappa, Obstbrände, Käse, Gewürze und Co. Du bekommst Impulse über gastronomische Highlights mit außergewöhnlicher Küche und urtypischem Flair, egal ob Sterneküche oder Trattoria. Außerdem erfährst du Unterhaltsames über Städte und Regionen. In den Interviews mit „Genusshandwerkern“ geht es um die Menschen hinter den Produkten und ihre individuelle Story. Du bekommst Einblicke in die Geheimnisse ihrer Produktphilosophie sowie die Herstellung und Veredelung, Umgebung oder Zubereitung ihrer Lebens- und Genussmittel. Mit Geschichten von unseren Entdeckertouren, auch aus den mediterranen Ländern Italien, Frankreich und Spanien, wollen wir dich inspirieren, das Leben mit kulinarischen Highlights zu genießen! Wenn auch du Produkte mit eigener Handschrift, die Vielfalt der Aromen von natürlichen Lebensmitteln und deren intensiven Genuss liebst, dann bist du in dieser Show genau richtig. Viel Spass beim Hören und Genießen!

Austin Beeman's first impressions of the 2016 Bordeaux Vintage from the Union of Grand Crus tasting in Chicago.   www.austinbeeman.com

Wie versprochen geht es weiter mit dem Thema Terroir - ein scheinbar unendlich "beackerbarer" Begriff der Weinwelt. Dieses Mal widmen wir uns den Weinen aus großen Lagen bzw. Grand Crus, die laut ihrer Begriffsbezeichnung das Terroir ihrer Herkunft widerspiegeln sollen. Neben einigen Informationen dazu, was "Grand Cru" überhaupt bedeutet und in welchen Regionen der Begriff auf unterschiedliche Weise interpretiert wird, verkosten wir natürlich wiedermal zwei Weine: Probiert werden Von Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof die 2017er Kabinettrieslinge der großen Lagen Bockstein und Goldtröpfchen. Es geht also hoch her! Für visuelle Eindrücke zu den Weinen, schaut auf Facebook und Instagram vorbei (@weinsteinpod)!

Das Elsaß war lange politischer Spielball, Gebiet zwischen den Kulturen und weder Fisch noch Fleisch - doch beim Wein, da war es schon immer großer Spieler. Grand Crus wohin das Auge reicht, Weißwein von allerhöchster Qualität und ein ganz eigener Weinstil: das alles macht die Weinbauregion aus. In dieser Episode erfahrt ihr mehr über das Terroir des Elsaß', über die typischen Rebsorten und welche Lagen zu empfehlen sind. Zur Verkostung steht ein Schlumberger Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kessler aus 2014!

You can thank the Irish Wine Geese for many of the Grand Crus of France.

Episode 11 Paris GOOD food + wine by Paige Donner Host-Producer. Airing November 2015 on World Radio Paris. #Paris #ParisFoodAndWine Complete Show Lineup HERE: https://localfoodandwine.wordpress.com/parisgoodfoodwine/ For hosting, speaking, producing contact Paige: http://about.me/paigedonner