Burgundy Today No. 153

The new issue (153) of Bourgogne Aujourd'hui is available online and will be on newsstands in the coming days. Contents include: * An in-depth feature on the appellation Meursault , a powerful symbol of great wine blanc Rich, refined Burgundy wines with excellent aging potential. The tasting of 220 bottles from the 2018 vintage took place in early April at the magazine's offices, in the midst of the health crisis, resulting in a selection of 160 Meursaults. villages and Premier Cru wines, starting at 25 euros a bottle. This feature also includes a focus on a premier cru The little-known Le Poruzot, as well as a feature article written by Frédéric Villain (articles attached), on the history of the village in the 19th century and for all the reasons that led to this Meursault today has far fewer first growths than most others villages of the Coast and none grand cru Can we speak for Meursault Missed opportunities with history?* In the "Interview" section, Jean-Pierre Garcia, a lecturer and researcher at the University of Burgundy, presents the latest discoveries on the history of Burgundy: monks, Dukes, towns, grape varieties, vineyards…* What is the current state of Burgundy's cooperative wineries, which cultivate nearly a quarter of the regional vineyards? Profound changes are underway; real progress has been made in the last 10 years, but there is still room for improvement.* Where to go this summer? Burgundy Today takes stock of the must-see sites that will be open to visitors in Burgundy and the surrounding area. Beaujolais * Gastronomy! Do you love good old-fashioned local recipes? Two renowned chefs (Yohann Chapuis, Le Greuze, in Tournus and Aurélien Mérot, L'Auberge du Cep, in Fleurie ) they "revisit" them for you!