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We also farm iron rich gravels and sands, a promising mix but, as in Bordeaux, prone to podzolization and pans. Deep ripping required.
May 15, 2025 at 6:48 AM
We also farm iron rich gravels and sands, a promising mix but, as in Bordeaux, prone to podzolization and pans. Deep ripping required.
My notes from blind ‘20 MW tasting this spring. Maybe try the Pedesclaux if you’re craving extra astringency.
May 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
My notes from blind ‘20 MW tasting this spring. Maybe try the Pedesclaux if you’re craving extra astringency.
I want to scream.
April 27, 2025 at 7:10 AM
I want to scream.
I have one at home.
April 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I have one at home.
Essex full of surprises.
2m v.light gravelly soil over extremely active clay. Pichon-like.
2m v.light gravelly soil over extremely active clay. Pichon-like.
April 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Essex full of surprises.
2m v.light gravelly soil over extremely active clay. Pichon-like.
2m v.light gravelly soil over extremely active clay. Pichon-like.
Enjoyed the detail contained in these soil sample tests. This was for a site in the UK.
April 14, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Enjoyed the detail contained in these soil sample tests. This was for a site in the UK.
The extent to which we can decouple pure response from understanding(price/politics) is problematic, given we’re in a category that seems to require knowledge to progress. I’d sooner think of satisfaction: given my knowledge/mood/situation did this wine satisfy me? Last night, the answer was ‘yes’.
April 12, 2025 at 5:08 AM
The extent to which we can decouple pure response from understanding(price/politics) is problematic, given we’re in a category that seems to require knowledge to progress. I’d sooner think of satisfaction: given my knowledge/mood/situation did this wine satisfy me? Last night, the answer was ‘yes’.
Frost season upon us
April 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Frost season upon us
Improvements at individual chateaux just seem to stabilise the 1855 Classification. Things may change if/when they fracture into smaller terroir units.
April 7, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Improvements at individual chateaux just seem to stabilise the 1855 Classification. Things may change if/when they fracture into smaller terroir units.
Pierre Duroché visits Danbury to talk Pinot Noir and Arsenal.
April 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Pierre Duroché visits Danbury to talk Pinot Noir and Arsenal.
Finished Mallorca’s GR221. Mountains, olive trees and ‘fuck the rich’ graffiti. Magical.
March 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Finished Mallorca’s GR221. Mountains, olive trees and ‘fuck the rich’ graffiti. Magical.
30km hiking across the Tromuntana and they only take cash..
March 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
30km hiking across the Tromuntana and they only take cash..
Pre-plant. The baseline materiality of production. 75% smectite. Blue weathered to brown. Fissuring in the top 20cm.
March 13, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Pre-plant. The baseline materiality of production. 75% smectite. Blue weathered to brown. Fissuring in the top 20cm.
Excellent work from Gavin, again. A table to ponder.
March 5, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Excellent work from Gavin, again. A table to ponder.
Spiralification. 15yrs of sap flow preservation
March 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Spiralification. 15yrs of sap flow preservation
Last night’s trophies. Few dents in the Lafon. Decanter needed to prise the LP from its shell. Colin was the favourite.
March 2, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Last night’s trophies. Few dents in the Lafon. Decanter needed to prise the LP from its shell. Colin was the favourite.
Capsized tree stump revealing the upside down world of our Octagon Vineyard.
February 24, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Capsized tree stump revealing the upside down world of our Octagon Vineyard.
Tasted twice over the last two months. Leoville Barton having its Cheval Blanc ‘47 moment.
February 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Tasted twice over the last two months. Leoville Barton having its Cheval Blanc ‘47 moment.
Good night. I guess all these producers took against regional apathy.
February 18, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Good night. I guess all these producers took against regional apathy.
Just published. Tragicomic.
January 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Just published. Tragicomic.
Pruning gulag
January 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Pruning gulag
Neptune showing a good appreciation of vintage and appellation. Jean Le Cam leads his class in the Vendee Globe after gifting St Julien at the equator, not some cheap shit.
January 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Neptune showing a good appreciation of vintage and appellation. Jean Le Cam leads his class in the Vendee Globe after gifting St Julien at the equator, not some cheap shit.