“As you know the big discussion nowadays is about globalisation, and as you can imagine I hate this term. My aim today is to show that the Michel Rolland style of wine does not exist.” This was how Michel Rolland began a presentation of his wines and his philosophy to British wine writers last week. He's a very significant influence in the world of wine, not always overtly, so what he says is important.
See wine news from tomorrow sat 30 apr 05 for my appreciation of the influence of Michel Rolland and tasting notes for my notes on his...