So, here we are again in the Last Chance Saloon. After a couple of tricky, uncertain years, prices have rocketed, chaos reigns and we find ourselves scrabbling for scraps we can ill afford. The future looks decidedly bleak.
Sorry, what? Liz Truss and the trashed economy? No, silly, I’m talking about Burgundy, where capricious weather, tiny vintages and soaring demand have combined to price wines of any quality out of the reach of most of us.
The 2021 vintage will be released in January and merchants are out there now tasting it. The initial whisper is that it’s pretty decent although nobody wants to big it up too much because there’s so little of it.
An offer from Mr Wheeler for Burgundy-lovers to get stuck into
Oy vey, what’s a Burgundy-lover to do? Get stuck into this offer from Mr Wheeler, that’s what! If you love classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, then these wines are for you.
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