Cornas: the sweet smell of success

October 29, 2013

Olivier Clape Of all the red wines of the Rhône Valley, there is one that has an unfortunate reputation. Cornas has often been accused of having a rustic…

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No place like Beaune

October 15, 2013

A brief introduction to the wines of Beaune... If you’re new to Burgundy, the handsome city of Beaune is the perfect base from which to explore. This ancient citadel sits proudly at the centre of the region, in the foremost quality zone known as the Côte d’Or. It is surrounded by a sea of vines, spreading out like green ripples along the hillsides, radiating from its stone ramparts. There are no…

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