La Bourgogne en feu
Lately we did intense research on Burgundy, due to the value of this region becoming very expansive. We research new producers and old friends, and also wines made in part of this region less know or less attractive by the big money, but with awesome terroir. Oronce de Beler from La Maison Romane arrived in Burgundy in 2004. He did a degree in winemaking in Beaune settled in this old Roman house in the village of Vosne Romanee with the help of two horses Prosper and Quarto they working together in a different parts of Burgundy. Oronce he does not use chemicals and follows the principles of biodynamics to respect and farm his terroir. He vinifies following the phases of the moon and working by gravity at all times, without any mechanical pumping. The wine we choose from Maison Romane 2016 Marsannay “Longeroies” Beautiful translucent color with soft red fruit and floral touches. Spicy notes ginger and star anise, toasted almond with slightly...