The result of a long history, Burgundy and its wines are known worldwide. Pinot Noir is a native grape variety of the area. Bourgogne Pinot Noir is the regional appellation whose wines can come from any part of Burgundy. This wine exhibits the characteristics of the great red Burgundies.

Pairs With: Roasted duck – “coq au vin”

The 2021 vintage was a challenge for winegrowers right up until the very last day. From the frost in April, made worse by a very early start to the winegrowing season, right through to the September harvest, it was characterized by some brutal shifts in the weather. Winegrowers had to be extremely reactive and attentive. The only moment of respite came with flowering, which was ideal for fruit formation, and véraison, which was accompanied by sunshine from mid-August. In the end, hard work was...

Pairs With: Beef Stew, Roasted duck – “coq au vin”

Pairs With: Roasted duck – “coq au vin”

The Saints-Juliens site takes its name from a chapel called Saint-Julien, built by Saint Martin in the 6th century, which once stood there. Today a cross commemorates this story. The Lieux-Dits lies just north of the commune, below the 1er Cru Aux Thorey site, and has a south-west exposure and limestone gravel soil. After the hand picking, the grapes are sorted again at the winery. After a cold maceration, spontaneous fermentation and aging of around 18 months in Pinot Piècen (approx. 30% new...

Pairs With: Roasted duck – “coq au vin”

Shenandoah Vineyards in Plymouth, CA, was founded in 1977 by Shirley and Leon Sobon. They moved from Los Altos, California, where Leon was a Senior Scientist with the Lockheed Research Lab. Leon's gift for home winemaking led him to leave Lockheed and begin a new career as a Winemaker. The selection of a winery site in the Shenandoah Valley of Amador County was well researched. Leon and Shirley and their six children moved to the old Steiner Ranch, outside Plymouth, CA, planted a vineyard,...

Pairs With: Roasted Duck, Roasted duck – “coq au vin”, Sirloin Steak