Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy

18 June 2020: Benjamin Leroux is one of the new generation Burgundian winemakers, who has made a big impression in a relatively short time. Benjamin, the gifted manager/winemaker of Domaine Comte Armand launched his own label with the 2007 vintage and works from a brand-new winery in the centre of Beaune (just off the Boulevard) that he shares with Dominique Lafon and two other wine growers. Benja...

25 June 2020: Chambertin and Clos de Bèze have established their positions at the top of the grand cru hierarchy, but: What of the satellite grands crus? Are they all up to the mark? What are their individual characteristics? Who makes the best in each of them? Aided by six samples from a range of top producers, I lead us through the intricacies of the hyphen-Chambertins. Wine Samples: 2014 Domain...

1 July 2020: For so many years the “new generation” of exciting young Burgundians at the helm of their family domaine meant the likes of Dominique Lafon, Etienne Grivot, Ghislaine Barthod, Louis Boillot and co. Now, in turn, it is time for them to be thinking of handing on the baton. We invited Léa and Pierre Lafon, Mathilde Grivot and Clément Boillot-Barthod to show two wines each and to tell us...

6 July 2020:  Ludivine Griveau, Regisseur (General Manager) at the Hospices de Beaune since 2015, is one of Burgundy’s finest talents. With a wealth of experience and an abundance of stories to share, join Ludivine and Jasper Morris MW as they present six classic wines from this classic icon of the Burgundian wine scene. In this webinar, we update you on the developments of the 2020 growing season...

23 May 2020: 2015 is certainly a candidate for an ‘All Time Great’ rating. But just how good are the red wines of Burgundy in 2015? Do they combine the power of 2005 with the grace of 2010? Do they have the potential to develop extra depth and layers of flavour with age. To try to answer these questions Jasper looked at this highly touted vintage through the lens of six samples from different part...

5 June 2020: With only Corton-Charlemagne and the Montrachets in the grand cru bracket, we need to test out the options among the finest 1ers crus which can often be just as rewarding and rather better value for money. We have selected one wine from each of six villages – including a rarity from the Côte de Nuits – to test out this theory. Wine Samples: 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet, 1er Cru, Les Cail...

15 June 2020: Myths about Corton-Charlemagne abound, but it is accepted that part of the vineyard did once belong to Charlemagne, King of the Franks, Holy Roman Emperor, reformer of education, father of Western Europe and famously, a wine lover… Almost unique among Burgundy growers for only producing grand cru wines, Domaine Bonneau du Martray owns 11 hectares of vines on the famous hill of Corton...

11 June 2020: Is this the new mainstream? Or are biodynamic practitioners “Out where the buses don’t run”? Certainly a number of cult domaines have espoused this philosophy of grape growing and winemaking. To talk us through how the biodynamic movement has developed in Burgundy, I have selected six wines from among the most noted producers, so we can judge for ourselves what biodynamics really mea...

21 April 2020:  With the 2018 vintage suggesting for the first time that Global Warming might be causing some real problems in the time ahead if intelligent steps are not taken on the viticulture front, this zoom webinar investigates which parts of Burgundy might do well under warmer conditions, and who the young stars of the future might be. Alongside this, the team at 67 Pall Mall had organised...

2 May 2020: Chablis is a gem, known to many but ignored by many more. Maybe the sea of mass market Chablis – and indeed misrepresentations of Chablis over the years – has hidden from view the joy which this region can bring, in authentic hands. Though we shall discuss Chablis as a whole, from Petit Chablis to Grand Cru, the tasting will feature 6** 1er cru wines from exciting producers, both class...

9 May 2020: Red Burgundy: To destem or not to destem, that is the question.   The latest in our line of top level Burgundy webinars will review three pairs of wines with each pair showing differing approaches to the complex question of what to put in your fermentation tanks: just the berries or the whole bunch of grapes, stems and all. Even the great producers have opposite views, though sadly we...

Hosted by myself and Stannary Wine’s Burgundy Buyer, Jason Haynes. I provide exclusive insight into the 2019 Burgundy vintage. My 2019 tasting notes will be available shortly. Stay tuned! Watch the video replay here ! Subscribe to my website and get full access to my scores, tasting notes, detailed write-ups on producers and much more: https://www.insideburgundy.com/register/ Visit our website: ht...

9 Dec 2020: There are many rituals over Christmas in the Morris household. We celebrate it on both 24th, Scandinavian fashion, and again on 25th in English style. I fill in the details, while we taste a selection of wines that should adorn the Christmas table. Make sure to have  a hunk of mature Comte cheese to nibble at alongside Jean Macle’s Château Chalon. Wine Samples: 2015 Domaine Pierre Guil...

14 Dec 2020: What non-Burg https://www.insideburgundy.com/events/jasper-on-zoom-janes-my-favourites-outside-of-burgundy-bordeaux/ undy and Bordeaux wines do I and Jane Anson always have on hand in our cellars? This special tasting will see each of us select our favourite producers and regions outside of their respective specialties, and see them share the reasons for their choices. I admit I need...

17 Dec 2020: To celebrate a year of Bordeaux and Burgundy #67athome tastings with Jasper Morris MW and Jane Anson, we thought we would end 2020 with a lineup of some of the best wines from both regions, from iconic and well known and smaller cult choices, with Jasper and Jane introducing their choices. Jane is kicking things off with two exceptional Bordeaux dry whites, one classic in the shape of...

My marathon tasting of the 2019 vintage in Burgundy will be completed by lunchtime on Friday, 4th December, after ten weeks of tasting at 200 domaines and merchants across the Côte d’Or – preceded by excursions in the Mâconnais (report published here ) and Chablis (report imminent). The full reports on the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, covering over 2,500 wines in all, will be released before...

This is the first zoom event offered under the JMIB Live banner. It is the first part of a series looking at some of the crucial themes in Burgundy. There are no wines to be tasted except what you choose to open alongside, nor interviews with producers enthusing about the joys of their own wines. Instead, Jasper will be analysing the underlying causes of the Premature Oxidation phenomenon, looking...

This zoom webinar will look at recent developments in each of the villages from Morey-St-Denis to Marsannay, predict which vineyards are the new sweet spots and evaluate the producers to follow: Who has raised their game to a new level? Who might be the ones to watch in the near future? This is the first in a series that will cover the different districts of Burgundy. These sessions will include u...

Following on from our successful webinar discussing the northern half of the Côte de Nuits, we continue with the great red wine vineyards of the Côte de Beaune, including Corton, Beaune, Pommard and Volnay, while touching on some of the more rarely seen appellations which may be enjoying a boost under the warmer conditions. Throughout the hour long discussion, Jasper will highlight established pro...

This is No. 4 in the JMIB series covering the vineyards and vignerons of Burgundy in this age of global warming. On this occasion we take a look at the white wine vineyards of the Côte d’Or: Which villages and vineyards are coming more into focus in these hotter vintages? Which may be suffering? Who are the bright young hopes in the world of white wine production? Join us for an hour packed full o...

With Cote d’Or prices sometimes a little too rich, it is time to explore the north and south of Burgundy for world class Chardonnay at affordable prices. Chablis, Pouilly-Fuissé and the Mâconnais are all exciting, happening places at the moment. Join us for an in-depth discussion of the latest news. Watch the video replay here . Subscribe to my website and get full access to my scores, tasting not...

This is the final part of this series. I will be reviewing the Southern Côte de Nuits, including the villages of Chambolle Musigny, Vougeot, Flagey-Echézeaux, Vosne Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges. We will review the greats, the rising stars, and up and coming producers to watch out for. Tune in by registering! Watch the video replay here . Subscribe to my website and get full access to my scores,...

Burgundy 2019 is already gaining a lot attention, despite en primeur being ~5 months away. Nevertheless, we should take a deep look into the topic of pricing, which has become a significant area of focus for both merchants and customers. Join me for an exclusive review of Burgundy en primeur pricing! Watch the video replay here . Subscribe to my website and get full access to my scores, tasting no...

Tuesday 27 October, 12pm CET (11am UK) A unique opportunity to learn how the Hospices de Beaune auction works, and what the exciting 2020 vintage at the Hospices has in store for us. François Poher , Director of the Hospices de Beaune Ludivine Griveau , Hospice Manager Jasper Morris , Master of Wine Aline Sylla-Walbaum , Global Managing Director, Luxury Pablo Huarte , Head of Sales, Continental Eu...

JMIB is delighted to introduce WINE LISTER’s 2020 Burgundy Study, with a topical introduction by Jasper. This survey shows a really valuable light on how the leading producers and appellations are perceived at the moment by wine professionals across the globe. WINE LISTER is uniquely qualified to dig deep into the statistics that define the current trends in the wine world. Click here to read Jasp...