There are the Bordeaux lovers, the Burgundy afficiandos, the Champagne specialists, and the members of the Cult. 2001 Meo Camuzet Corton ** dep rose and irridescence. 1999 Ch. Tags: 1986 1996 2001 1976 1993 1998 1984 1995 1989 1990 1999 1983 1982 We had them all at our table. Then again, there's Table Number One. MORE >>

While prices for 1998 Latour remain high compared to 2004 levels ($200 versus $115) the opening price for 1999 has declined significantly in recent months. Grand cru Burgundy has also showed significant drops. 2003 Screaming Eagle can be had for $1000/bottle; the 2001 is still offered at over $1100, down from $1300. MORE >>

So when the Aussies regain their senses and start using corks again- warts and all, and I am no great fan of TCA-tainted wines- not to mention all of the premature oxidation issues with recent vintages of my beloved white Burgundies, which in my opinion may well be cork-related- then I will start tasting Australian rieslings again in-depth. MORE >>

The Hospices de Beaune ( pictured below ) has served the poor and sick in Burgundy for over 500 years now. There are amazing wine shops in Beaune, any of which carries loads of great Burgundy bottles, not to mention the Champagne and Cremant. 2001 Armand Rousseau Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Clos du Ruchottes. can't spend $58? MORE >>

Okay, you can stop feeling sorry for me now, and check out this neat bit of cooking we did the other night, paired well with a regional wine from Burgundy. In Burgundy, I was so glad to see chestnuts pop up so often on menus and in grocery stores. actually read the print version of the NY Times Dining and Wine section this Wednesday! MORE >>