But this was a valuable lesson for me in the difference between tasting from a barrel, and tasting the same young wine from a bottle. It was enlightening and so gratifying to see the differences between these amazing terroirs. Even the big houses in Burgundy makes wines of terroir, I guess. participated in two of them. MORE >>

Tasting through the lineup was a lesson in Burgundy terroir, and I've not before experienced that in an industry tasting environment. I find it hard to understand wine at large tastings because I can't enjoy them slowly and see how they unfold in my glass, see how they work with dinner. Aubin. I'm limited in that way, sorry. MORE >>

Perhaps the finest and most memorable lesson that I received in Burgundy terroir came at the hands of Pierre Morey. We tasted through a large range of 2007 wines from Meursault, each with its own distinct personality. And we were thrilled and awed. Peter, Tista, and Pierre Morey walking in Meursault. Pierre Morey in his cellar. MORE >>

His wines are made in the classic style, focusing on purity, grace, and expression of terroir (read - not overly extracted and dark). Although these are not among my favorite red Burgundies, tasting Pacalet's 2006's was as fine a lesson in terroir of the C ô te de Nuits as I've ever had. The Italian wines - I didn't taste 'em. MORE >>