Imagine a bright summer's morning spent tasting 24 burgundy grands crus, including wines from all of Burgundy's most famous producers. Follow that with a delicious lunch cooked by Rosi (Mrs Anthony) Hanson outside in the most bucolic surroundings, finishing off the leftovers supplemented by some more wonderful wines. Add in that the location is one of the most casual yet most famous in the whole of Burgundy and you have a pretty spiffing...
Burgundy 2011s tasted in Bouilland
Tuesday 19 July 2022
There were concerns about this vintage. Delightfully, they proved needless. See also 2011 burgundies - looking good and this guide to our coverage of 2011 burgundies.
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