Guide to Chablis Premier Cru
Chablis Premier Cru is one of the most perfect white wines in the world. It offers a profound and fascinating personality for the wine geek.
The Regions of Chablis
We firmly believe that a Chablis a day keeps the doctor away (note: this message is not approved by medical doctors in any way), and each of Chablis’ appellations has the right wine for one of those days.
Flatiron's Complete Guide to Burgundy
Our complete guide to the world's most prestigeous wine region is here! Everything you need to know to become an expert in Burgundy is right inside.
Introduction to Chablis
If there’s one region we can’t get enough of, it’s Chablis. Not only does it make some of the world’s most classic white wines, it may just be the purest expression of Chardonnay.
The wines of the Grand Auxerrois: Chablis’ Northern Neighbors
Chablis and the Grand Auxerrois are Burgundy’s northernmost wine-making regions, and among its most dynamic and promising. This is ancient winemaking country: it may date back to pre-Roman times and is still home to the César grape, which the conquerors brought with them. But the Grand Auxerrois is more than just historic: it is also a dynamic region with a very bright future.
Beyond Pinot Noir and Chardonnay: The “other” grapes of Burgundy
Burgundy is famous for two grapes: Pinot Noir (for red wines) and Chardonnay (for white). But scratch the surface and there’s lots more going on...
Flatiron’s Guide to Burgundy’s Rosé Wines: Bourgogne Rosé in a Nutshell
Rosé from Burgundy doesn't get the hype of whites and reds from the same region. But why? The wines are delicious, ageable, and singular--everything we could ask for in great wines of terroir. Let's find some answers together!
Introduction to the Wines of Burgundy
Burgundy is the wine that makes you fall in love with wine. Now, let's dive into the regions, wines, and history that make Burgundy so impeccable.
2017 Burgundy Vintage: A Follow-Up
Jeff did this great, early review of the vintage, which now seems prescient. Today and tomorrow only, the New York store is having an online sale on 2017 Burgundies, here.
A Natural Expression of Chablis
It’s really good! Open it and right away it’s absolutely and obviously delicious, with lots of fruit (even a vague hint of something verging on tropical), a touch of florality, crystal clear Chablis minerality, and bright acidity. All the elements of spot-on Chablis.
Top Five Wine Trends of 2020
We're breaking down the top five wine trends of 2020. From the coasts of Sicily and Greece to a top Burgundy vintage, from the west coast to the stellar Brunello 2016s--here's what we learned and what to look out for.
Burgundy Quality Levels: A Guided Tasting, at Home
Back in November, as a part of Flatiron Wines’ educational series, I hosted a class entitled ‘Burgundy: On The Level’. In it we discussed the levels of complexity and detail to Burgundy and its Crus.