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21st January 2018: Wine maker Frederic Esmonin visits Singapore and Wine Journey was delighted to host a dinner show casing the 2016 vintage with a few 2012s for comparisons. The menu crafted by One-Michelin-Starred Imperial Treasure Teochew. [caption id="attachment_628" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Frederic Esmonin - Gevrey - Chambertin VV - Les Jouises[/caption] [caption id="attachment_627" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Frederic Esmonin Ruchottes Chambertin[/caption] [caption id="attachment_626" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] The
Read moreAt the recent Trophées Champenois à Épernay, Adrien Dhondt from Champagne Dhondt-Grellet has won the Vigneron de L'Année (Wine maker of the year). Having taken over the parents' estate in 2010, Adrien has quickly risen in the ranks of Champagne wine markers to become a 'rising' star. Wine Journey congratulates Adrien for all his hardwork and are proud to be his distributor
Read more[caption id="attachment_544" align="aligncenter" width="580"] Dominique Leguen, with Dave Chan, with Jon jumping, right at Les Cras![/caption] Joel Hudelot-Baillet took over from his father Paul Hudelot in 1981, the domaine having originally been established several years earlier. Joel retired in 2004, making way for his son-in-law Dominique Leguen, originally a Breton, who had been working at the domaine since 1998. The domaine
Read more[caption id="attachment_517" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Dhondt Grellet wines[/caption] It's rarely that we get excited about a relatively 'unknown' wine maker. The man in charge is called Adrien, a handsome and very tall young chap (at only 25 years young!). Dhont and Grellet are the family name of Adrien's parents. Having made wines for several decades, it's time to pass the baton to
Read more[caption id="attachment_491" align="aligncenter" width="607"] A medium size estate Dehu pere & Fils basking in the early morning sun in Autumn![/caption] pinot meunier The Dehu family have been vintners since 1787. They cover more than 10 hectares of Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.Benoit Dehu, former Bollinger's Paris sales representative, now runs the family winery The Vineyard. The soil: The limestone soil and
Read moreWith Pinot Meunier being the next movement in the Grower Champagne arena, there are only a handful of wine makers having such a cult-like status like Jérôme Prévost. Prévost established his La Closerie estate in 1987, when he inherited a parcel of vines from his grandmother, who had previously been renting out her vineyard rather than cultivating it herself. Prévost
Read moreDomaine Remi Jeanniard There is no lack of famous wine makers in Burgundy and while many of the Domaines are represented in Singapore and Malaysia, there're still hidden gems dotted across the Cote. Wine Journey had recently secured the distribution rights to Domaine Hudelot Baillet (from Chambolle Musginy) and we are pleased to inform our fellow oenophiles that the Domanie Hudelot
Read morePlayers, family, and friends gathered for a private after party at local nightlife spot Barley House. Security was extremely high during the exclusive event, and a "no photo" policy was strictly enforced, so we were excited to come across leaked photos and footage of the festivities, featuring parades of our luminescent "Fantôme" bottles. Players in attendance included MVP Lebron James, Kyrie Irving,
Read more[caption id="attachment_384" align="aligncenter" width="905"] UGC Singapore Edition 2016[/caption] The Singapore's edition of Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux returns to Conrad Centennial hotel for the tasting of 2013 Bordeaux. [caption id="attachment_385" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] More than 50 Chateaus were represented[/caption] Bordeaux is home to more than a hundred Chateaus and this year, the Singapore edition of the UGC 2016 was honoured to have 59 Chateaus
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