Heart of Burgundy Newsletter - February 2024
Here we are in the depths of winter, that time of year when we dream about someplace else. So it’s appropriate that the theme of this issue is planning your trip to the Domaine de Cromey, and all that that might entail. Cromey: the place; the vineyard; the recipes and of course the wine. It’s all here. And even more than you might imagine... Continue »
Feb 9, 2024 at 11:56 PM
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Heart of Burgundy Newsletter - New Year Issue
Janus, the Roman god after whom the month of January is named, is usually depicted with two faces, one facing back and one facing forward. And so it has been since ancient times, that on the cusp of the new year, we look back, and we anticipate. 2023 was an exciting year for burgundywine.com and the Domaine de Cromey here in Burgundy... Continue »
Jan 10, 2024 at 11:45 PM
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Heart of Burgundy Newsletter - December 2023
December marks a turning point in the year here in Burgundy. The harvest is over. The new wine is agitated, not ready to settle just yet. The light-hearted heavy heads of the Hospices de Beaune festivities give way to a serenity that comes from a job well done. Winter settles in. Thoughts turn to wood fires. Another wardrobe. The smell of pine fills... Continue »
Dec 16, 2023 at 11:00 PM
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Heart of Burgundy Newsletter - November 2023
Coming to you from the Domaine de Cromey in the heart of Burgundy, it gives me great pleasure to introduce our new monthly newsletter, aptly named 'Heart of Burgundy'. The Domaine de Cromey is the home of Elden Selections and burgundywine.com. Continue »
Nov 14, 2023 at 10:00 PM
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Heart of Burgundy Newsletter - October 2023
Our inaugural edition of our newsletter, keeping you up to date on the latest Burgundy wine news. In this issue we cover Elden Selections's Palette Advisor - Your Online Taste Guide; Right On The Nose: How to Understand Aromas in Burgundy Wine; Wine 101: Aromatics in Wine; Burgundy Harvest 2023; Our Favorite Offers This Month. Continue »
Oct 12, 2023 at 3:00 AM
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Places to see around Domaine de Cromey: Château du Clos de Vougeot
Domaine de Cromey, the home of Elden Selections in Burgundy, is the perfect base for your vacation of a lifetime in Burgundy – not simply because of its charm and history, but for its location amongst some of the most fascinating attractions in all of France. Continue »
May 19, 2023 at 2:14 PM
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Aubert de Villaine leaves his role in Domaine Romanée-Conti
All good things must come to an end. Some good things, however, endure longer than others, including some people. The result is that they become a physical and also a spiritual part of the land on which they live, and part of the folklore of the place. If they’re very lucky, they’ll transcend borders and pass into legend... Continue »
Apr 3, 2022 at 11:58 AM
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OAK & BARRELS
Anyone who has ever wandered into a wine cellar for a barrel tasting remembers the charm. The dim light, the glass pipette, the swirling and spitting, and the privilege of witnessing something magical in the making. Continue »
Jun 30, 2021 at 9:03 AM
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Irancy— An Undiscovered Gem in Burgundy
On slopes above the Yonne river valley 15 km from Chablis, a handful of winemakers are growing Pinot Noir at the northernmost limit of its possibility. While Chablis, of course, is famous and white, Irancy has always been red and has always lived in... Continue »
Jun 16, 2021 at 8:59 AM
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James the Wine Guy Review
I met James Melendez (James The Wine Guy) when I was last in San Francisco. We did a little tasting of eldenselections small-production Burgundies, and he was genuinely moved. Since then we have seen a couple of these tasting videos where he shows that he does get it. Thanks to James for the nice co... Continue »
Dec 1, 2016 at 3:17 PM
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Dijon. It’s Official!
Ever since French Cuisine was officially inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list, the French government (from the ministries down to the mayors of cities with serious gastronomy credentials) has been planning what they are calling an official ... Continue »
Jan 21, 2015 at 3:02 PM
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