55TH AUCTION AT THE HOSPICES DE NUITS SAINT GEORGES
This event which, at the end of winter, marks the beginning of the tourist season in Burgundy, took place on March 19th and 20th in bright sunshine. For this occasion, Antoine Romero and his team hosted the participants in the first of six events organized by the Phoenix Wine Club at the Château de Saint Germain.
Lunch at the château before going to the Hospices de Nuits Saint Georges.
The wines: Pouilly fuissé 2013 – Bourgogne rouge 2013 – Pommard 2011 – Champagne Brut Blanc « Adrienne Lecouvreur »
Wine tasting from the 2015 vintage at the Hospices: a wonderful experience !
A visite to the chocolat’s festival : very enjoyable also !
Wine tasting in the Château’s cellars with the participation of Yuko and Bob Harris.
The wines: Saint Romain « la perrière » 2013 – Santenay 1er cru « Grand Clos Rousseau » 2013 – Nuits Saint Geoges 1er cru « les porêts » 2013 – Volnay 2012 – Gevrey Chambertin « chemin de la justice » 2011
Dinner at the Château
The wines : Hautes Côtes de Beaune 2013 – Saint Aubin 1er cru « les frionnes » 2013 – Volnay 1er cru « les mitans » 2012 – Corton Grand Cru « le rognet » 2009 – Champagne Rosé Brut