when: friday 1/15 @ 6pm est or 3pm pacific
what: the south of burgundy is almost wholly ignored, primarily because it is in the north that we find the most long-lived reputations. however, the times (and temperatures) have now fully changed and many of the region’s most heralded producers have now set their sights on this forgotten land.
in truth, the south has never had an easy run. organization and representation were never their collective strong suits, so they have always had trouble establishing themselves as a quality-driven locale. Part of the shift that we see today has to do with well-known producers seeking affordable land. In this pursuit, they have earnestly investigated this land and have witnessed its full potential.
we’ll be tasting two white wines from exemplary producers (aubert de villaine and dominique lafon), who both made a name for themselves in the north but are also now showcasing the beauty of the south.
wines (shipping not included):
domaine de villaine bouzeron aligoté 2018 $36
les héritiers du comte lafon mâcon-bussieres ‘le monsard’ 2018 $30