Just posted a photo @ Beaune, Bourgogne, France instagram.com/p/Cohn4SiSSYx/… – at Beaune, France
The full lineup including two very generous heirloom bottles. Succulent but ageing La Mission Haut Brion 1955 and a rather stunning Doudet-Naudim 1962 Vosne-Romanée Suchots. @ Berry Bros. & Rudd instagram.com/p/CoTdCokySLQ/… – at London, England
Though nothing like as young as this 1985 Grange which felt like infanticide. @ Berry Bros. & Rudd instagram.com/p/CoTcuj1SEjr/… – at London, England
1976 Lafite came out to bat for Bordeaux. Still young, Jane Anson thinks another 20 years. @ Berry Bros. & Rudd instagram.com/p/CoTcYtkSI6R/… – at London, England
I provided this absolute gem, still fresh and invigorating, in honour of dear departed Jim Clendenen who would have been 70 last month. @aubonclimat @ Berry Bros. & Rudd instagram.com/p/CoTcKZdyihZ/… – at London, England
First up - a prize winning bottle, part of the André Simon Award for Inside Burgundy. Mellow and mellifluous. @champagnepommery @ Berry Bros. & Rudd instagram.com/p/CoTcAM4ytZJ/… – at London, England
A happy lunch in London @berrybrosrudd to celebrate the marvellous initiative of publishing Inside Burgundy and Inside Bordeaux (@jane.anson ) @ Berry Bros. & Rudd instagram.com/p/CoTbqi5Slii/… – at London, England
Then back home to cool snowy Burgundy. A much needed cold snap throughout the second half of January. More please, but not in April this time. @ Beaune, Bourgogne, France instagram.com/p/CoKMvx2L--Y/… – at Beaune, France
Tim @postcardteas is to fine tea as Jasper is to Burgundy….. @ Postcard Teas instagram.com/p/CoKMnZSr6Ay/… – at London, England
Mugnier Amoreuses vertical at Hide Upstairs, London. Report follows shortly. @ Hide instagram.com/p/CoKMcQ3LWMt/… – at London, England
A friend’s birthday selection at the Ledbury, first visit since the reopening, sika hind the plate of the day, maybe the Krug 2006 on the wine front. @ Ledbury Restaurant London instagram.com/p/CoKMT-vLQS4/… – at Camberwell, London
Friday 13th cant be all bad, a wonderful meal at Au Fil du Zinc with these gems. @ Au Fil du Zinc instagram.com/p/CoKMJS0rhM4/… – at Chablis, France
That week finished with a quiet lunch à deux at Noizé, plus another glass of Terrantez. @ Noizé Restaurant instagram.com/p/CoKL_afraki/… – at Camden Town, London
And this to finish. Recommended! @ Cabotte instagram.com/p/CoKL9PCrwOm/… – at City of London, London
Our generous host provided this eclectic range of gems. @ Cabotte instagram.com/p/CoKL50vL9bd/… – at City of London, London
A great meal at London’s Cabotte with some touring Burgundians. @ Cabotte instagram.com/p/CoKL3dyLC9V/… – at City of London, London
Saying goodbye to dry January? Dry, Jasper? Surely not. I just thought I would take a break from social media. Here follow a few highlights of food and drink @ Cabotte instagram.com/p/CoKL1grrBZ8/… – at City of London, London
Just posted a photo @ Chablis instagram.com/p/CoHuxvsyC6t/… – at Auxerre, France
Just posted a photo @ DALLOYAU Hong Kong instagram.com/p/Cn1K8kVrqEY/… – at Central & Western District, Hong Kong
