Tag Archives: Alexis Porteret

Domaine des Bodines (Arbois Visit, December 2018)

Posted on 04/01/2019 by

Continuing the Jura series, we visited Domaine des Bodines again in December, after a stimulating first visit in 2017 (see here). Emilie and Alexis Porteret have been making wine from a small plot on the very edge of Arbois, off the road to … Continue reading →

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Eastern France Part 4 – Domaine des Bodines, Arbois

Posted on 13/11/2017 by

  This year we paid a shorter than usual visit to Arbois, and it must be said that the beginning of November isn’t the best time to visit. The Toussaint holiday takes away at least a day, some shops and … Continue reading →

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Recent Wines, Summer ’17 Pt1

Posted on 26/07/2017 by

As usual, I’m way behind in describing the best I’ve been drinking at home, but I hope that the selection below will make interesting reading. But first I do want to mention Solent Cellar‘s Sicilian Evening last Friday. It’s because … Continue reading →

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Now We Have Sunshine (Recent Wines)

Posted on 08/06/2016 by

There’s something about a spell of sunny weather that makes me want to drink more wine. Something to do with long evenings and tables out in the garden. I thought I’d share a few recent bottles that seemed to fit … Continue reading →

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