This year marks the twentieth anniversary of Millésime Bio which has arguably become France’s most compelling organic wine exposition. As in previous years, it once again convened in Languedoc’s Montpellier and I had the opportunity to experience the show for the fourth consecutive year. For me, it’s a pause from the retail side of wine buying – a chance to revisit the producer/supplier side of the job. As usual, it involved the intersection of cultural, linguistic, visual, and visceral stimuli that allowed me to hone and redefine my palate as a taster. I discovered a few producers whose wines that I had never tasted, and gained further insight into some of the producers that we currently support. Below are some of the highlights that I hope will trickle into our selection soon! (more…)
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Millésime Bio 2013: Staying Attuned to Inspiring Growers
Posted in France, Italy, Wine, tagged Andre Beaufort, Cascina Corte, Chianti Colli Senesi, Giovanna Tiezzi, Grand Cru Ambonnay, I Clivi, Julien Guillot, Marc Gillemot, Millésime Bio, Pacina, Pierrette Michel, Quintaine, Sandro Barosi, Stefano Borsa, Vignes du Maynes, Viré Clessé, Wine on March 4, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
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