We knew that Beaujolais has had some problems with sales, but were still slightly shocked when we saw that the surface in 20 years has decreased by 40%. At the time, some 20 years ago,
Heat, drought, moisture, downy mildew, powdery mildew, grey rot, hail… The winegrowers in France have not lacked challenges in 2023. Now the harvest is finished and despite difficulties the result is excellent. In Burgundy, everyone
The release of beaujolais nouveau used to be a big event, the third Thursday in November. The very first chance to try this year’s wine. Today, it has lost some of its lustre, which is
You’ve probably heard it before. “How do you make a small fortune in wine? You start with a big fortune.” Looking at the list of France’s riches people, this seems to be only partially true.
This month we have selected two wines from Château de Moulin-à-Vent, a vineyard with a long history in the Beaujolais village of the same name. In addition, we have tasted new vintages of John Riddoch
The rootstock on which all our well-known grape varieties are grafted does not always get the attention it deserves. In fact, choosing the right rootstock is of the utmost importance as they can have different
Beaujolais Nouveau is still celebrated in France (and elsewhere). Restaurants in Paris were packed on Thursday, 17 November, and many offered special menus featuring local Bourgogne/Beaujolais specialities. 2022 is a magnificent year for Beaujolais, and
New appellations don’t often appear in France. But sometimes, it happens. (Modifying existing ones happens more often.) On October 14, Vézelay in northern Burgundy became an Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP). From the beginning, Vézelay was
This year’s harvest was already finished when we arrived for our wine tour in Burgundy earlier this season. In many places, also the fermentation. The harvest started already on August 16 for the earliest plots
Although Beaujolais is a reasonably strong brand in itself, it is still, for many people, associated with Beaujolais Nouveau, the super fresh wine that we drink only two months after the harvest. As consumers increasingly
Beaujolais is one of the world’s most famous wine districts. There are “regular” beaujolais, beaujolais village, and beaujolais “cru”, from one of the ten villages with their own designation. But perhaps best known of all
OIV, International Organization of Vine and Wine, often appears in what we write. They have lots of interesting info. (And has given us great awards which we are very proud of for several of our
Beaujolais wine is much more varied in style than one often thinks. It can be light and refreshing, but it can also be complex and subtle. It can be made with carbonic maceration but it
Today we introduce a new series: “BKWine Tastes”. It is a collection of wines we have tasted recently. It is often samples that producers have sent us to show us what they do, or other
Côte de Nuits, the northern part of Côte d’Or in Burgundy, is dotted with wine villages, some more famous than others. One of the not so famous ones is Fixin (the x is pronounced “ss”),
The weather during the harvest in France has been sunny and warm in many places. Despite the problems during the spring and summer, many are optimistic about the new 2021 vintage. Severe weather conditions do
During the webinar “Vinosphere Burgundy” at the end of February, researchers discussed various possibilities to tackle climate change. The question was: Will Burgundy be forced to abandon pinot noir and chardonnay? The reassuring message was
Philippe Bernard at Clos Saint Louis in Fixin in the Côte de Nuits has sent a greeting and some information about how the vine is on the brink of a new growing season. “2021 has
Some inspiration and recommendations for the end-of-year festivities. Or for some other occasion: For Christmas and New Year, we recommend bubbles from all corners of the world. Why not for a change venture outside the
22 “climats”, a vineyard or a vineyard plot in Burgundian parlance, in Pouilly-Fuissé in southern Burgundy can from now on put “premier cru” on the label. It has taken ten years since the process started,
Pinot noir has a reputation for being a difficult grape, yet it is found in many places around the world. Maybe the grape isn’t so tricky after all if you free yourself from the idea
On October 21, 20 winegrowers from Alsace, Champagne and Burgundy will come to Copenhagen to present their wines to the Danish market. The winegrowers are small and independent and are looking for representation in Denmark
It has been an extremely warm and dry spring in some parts of France, especially the northern and north-eastern parts. We asked Philippe Bernard at Clos Saint Louis in Fixin (Côte de Nuits) how the
Do you need some inspiration to fins a different bubbly for the festivities (you don’t really need any help to find the big brands, do you?)? Here are a few sparkling wines that we recommend.
The Cote Chalonnaise is what you could call a “low-key” wine region. There are no famous names. No exorbitantly priced wines (as opposed to other parts of Burgundy). No famous cities. It’s just a normal
The wine world is really not a stronghold of equality. The average export price of a grand cru (red & white) from Burgundy in 2018 was 87 euros per bottle. The red ones are more
Burgundy winemakers have been fighting the elements this year. Spring frosts, hail, millerandage during flowering and – perhaps most damaging – lack of water. But when the harvest started on August 31 for the crémant
The people’s choice and the rewards for the patient The glasses are close to each other. Not literally in their arrangement on the table, but in style, appearance, viscosity and overall impression. The lowest level
“No thanks, not Chardonnay, but yes please, a glass of chablis” The wine producers in Chablis love the Swedes and the Swedes love Chablis. So it is. Eight percent of the production in Chablis is
For the lover of statistics and/or the lover of Burgundy wines, we have found a handy and updated summary of all relevant figures concerning the wines of Burgundy, from Chablis to Mâconnais (Beaujolais not included).
We knew that Beaujolais has had some problems with sales, but were still slightly shocked when we saw that the surface in 20 years has
Heat, drought, moisture, downy mildew, powdery mildew, grey rot, hail… The winegrowers in France have not lacked challenges in 2023. Now the harvest is finished
The release of beaujolais nouveau used to be a big event, the third Thursday in November. The very first chance to try this year’s wine.
You’ve probably heard it before. “How do you make a small fortune in wine? You start with a big fortune.” Looking at the list of
This month we have selected two wines from Château de Moulin-à-Vent, a vineyard with a long history in the Beaujolais village of the same name.
The rootstock on which all our well-known grape varieties are grafted does not always get the attention it deserves. In fact, choosing the right rootstock
Beaujolais Nouveau is still celebrated in France (and elsewhere). Restaurants in Paris were packed on Thursday, 17 November, and many offered special menus featuring local
New appellations don’t often appear in France. But sometimes, it happens. (Modifying existing ones happens more often.) On October 14, Vézelay in northern Burgundy became
This year’s harvest was already finished when we arrived for our wine tour in Burgundy earlier this season. In many places, also the fermentation. The
Although Beaujolais is a reasonably strong brand in itself, it is still, for many people, associated with Beaujolais Nouveau, the super fresh wine that we
Beaujolais is one of the world’s most famous wine districts. There are “regular” beaujolais, beaujolais village, and beaujolais “cru”, from one of the ten villages
OIV, International Organization of Vine and Wine, often appears in what we write. They have lots of interesting info. (And has given us great awards
Beaujolais wine is much more varied in style than one often thinks. It can be light and refreshing, but it can also be complex and
Today we introduce a new series: “BKWine Tastes”. It is a collection of wines we have tasted recently. It is often samples that producers have
Côte de Nuits, the northern part of Côte d’Or in Burgundy, is dotted with wine villages, some more famous than others. One of the not
The weather during the harvest in France has been sunny and warm in many places. Despite the problems during the spring and summer, many are
During the webinar “Vinosphere Burgundy” at the end of February, researchers discussed various possibilities to tackle climate change. The question was: Will Burgundy be forced
Philippe Bernard at Clos Saint Louis in Fixin in the Côte de Nuits has sent a greeting and some information about how the vine is
Some inspiration and recommendations for the end-of-year festivities. Or for some other occasion: For Christmas and New Year, we recommend bubbles from all corners of
22 “climats”, a vineyard or a vineyard plot in Burgundian parlance, in Pouilly-Fuissé in southern Burgundy can from now on put “premier cru” on the
Pinot noir has a reputation for being a difficult grape, yet it is found in many places around the world. Maybe the grape isn’t so
On October 21, 20 winegrowers from Alsace, Champagne and Burgundy will come to Copenhagen to present their wines to the Danish market. The winegrowers are
It has been an extremely warm and dry spring in some parts of France, especially the northern and north-eastern parts. We asked Philippe Bernard at
Do you need some inspiration to fins a different bubbly for the festivities (you don’t really need any help to find the big brands, do
The Cote Chalonnaise is what you could call a “low-key” wine region. There are no famous names. No exorbitantly priced wines (as opposed to other
The wine world is really not a stronghold of equality. The average export price of a grand cru (red & white) from Burgundy in 2018
Burgundy winemakers have been fighting the elements this year. Spring frosts, hail, millerandage during flowering and – perhaps most damaging – lack of water. But
The people’s choice and the rewards for the patient The glasses are close to each other. Not literally in their arrangement on the table, but
“No thanks, not Chardonnay, but yes please, a glass of chablis” The wine producers in Chablis love the Swedes and the Swedes love Chablis. So
For the lover of statistics and/or the lover of Burgundy wines, we have found a handy and updated summary of all relevant figures concerning the
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