Burgundy 2024
Vintage Report

Edition 22 of The Wine Club sees us through some transitional months before we meet again in summer.

Breaking open your parcel, wine 1 is a Riesling from Clemens Busch. It is a beautiful story of spring flavours; it’s bright, light and lean. We move on to a Gavi that is bucking the trends of the region to produce wines that celebrate more complexity and structure than is often seen. The baton is handed to Johan Meyer for the next wine. Representing a partnership between winemaker and importer, this wine is showing off the fruit of South Africa. Moving in from Savoie, we have wine 4, a Jacquere. Sylvain’s path into winemaking, via the barrels, was not route one. But it has certainly paid off, and deliciously at that! The reds move in for wine 5. A partnership between two pretty special winemakers to represent the region they call home. This is an ethereal Garnacha, perfect for spring. Rounding the case off, a Saint Joseph. The richest wine of the selection, this is the product of a partnership between neighbours sharing ideology, resources, and a postcode. 

As we look into spring, hopefully you’re now stocked with a new wine for those fresh crisp spring days, as well as something to hunker down with and sink into on a dreary wet afternoon.

Will, Chloe, and Hattie

2024 in Burgundy was the year the rain came. It was replete and persistent. The result of this, and its knock-on effects, is miniscule production. The good news? The wines that survived.

This year we are offering a range of carefully selected 2021 Burgundy En Primeur offers, from the producers we feel are making stand-out wines. Read more about the 2021 vintage here, and register your interest to receive these exceptional offers.

'Regenerative farming borrows from permaculture ideas and ways of farming practised by many indigenous people, who see themselves as part of the land, rather than owners of it. It’s new but it’s old.'

We know organic and biodynamic winemaking, but what about the new kid on the block, 'Regenerative'? Jamie Goode's latest book delves into the ins and outs of this farming technique. Read an edited version of the introductory chapter here, and explore Regenerative farming through his accompanying mixed case. 

Writer and Wine professional Alex Aldersley-Hey shares his experience meeting the vivacious Kayleigh Hattingh; the winemaker behind 'Rebel Rebel' in Stellenbosch. Over a delicious lunch, Alex and his wife Jess fell in love with these fantastic natural wines. Read on to discover why.

We all know White, Red and Rosé wine, and even the new trend of Oranges wines, but what about some of the bottles that don't fall into any of these? Dark rosé and delicate, light reds have been dubbed by Jamie Goode as the 'In-Between Land'. Here, Jamie explains what this means and showcases some of his favourite bottles.

Burgundy is one of the world's most famous wine regions, yet also one of the most complicated. Jamie Goode has written this handy guide to the region, from its geography and topography to the effects of climate change and the importance of knowing your winemakers. Learn more about Burgundy and start exploring this iconic, French region. 

Six wines, selected by six of the UK's top Sommeliers. Read more about our latest, limited edition mixed case and get to know the Sommeliers behind this selection. Bringing innovative, expertly selected bottles to the comfort of your own home.

Tim Wildman MW is a pét-nat obsessive, and has dedicated the last 10 years of his life to this sparkling wine style. He crafts the immensely popular Piggy Pop and Astro Bunny bottles, from Italian grapes in South Australia. But why pét-nat? It is, after all, not a wine style that sits in the realm of fine wine. What is it about pét-nat that's so utterly captivating? The man himself explains ...

'Special places make special wines, and Per Se is a great example of this.' 

Mendoza is a remarkable place to make wine. Its patchwork of different terroirs create a broad variety of Malbec styles; each reflecting the singularity of their unique vines. None harness this as beautifully as Per Se. Jamie Goode breaks down the magic of this world-class Malbec producer, and explains why their vineyards epitomise a 'sense of place'.

During a recent trip to London, Clemens Busch sat down with Jamie Goode to discuss his ever-evolving winery in the Mosel. From his unique pruning methods and biodynamic farming, to how old vines have adapted to Climate change, discover Clemens' winemaking journey and gain invaluable insights into the world of modern German wine.

In his fantastic book 'The New Vignerons', acclaimed wine writer Luis Gutiérrez of robertparker.com suggests that the future of Spanish wine lies in its past. The producer who leads the charge with this in mind, is undoubtedly Envínate; a collective of four winemakers currently enjoying near-mythical levels of success. Jamie Goode met with one half of Envínate during their recent trip to London, and discovered the exceptional 2020 vintage.