Just a quick note of appreciation for the hotel Le Richebourg here in Vosne-Romanée. The three hardest things to find in France – a good shower, a great bed, and good climate control – are all here in top form. The Mongeard-Mugneret winemaking family owns and runs this place, and it makes a really comfortable home away from home. The mini pain au chocolat at breakfast rock, by the way…

Continuing now at the end of the day – too many wines to count, too much great food (lunch with my friend Lolo at Caves Madeleine, dinner at the Violots), and warmth and generosity that continues to amaze me every time I’m here. The 06′s are much better than anyone expected, and the early view of the 07s is really lovely – they’re fresh, bright, lovely fruit, pretty aromas, and will probably drink well young – all of which is good in my book. Huge thanks to Thierry Violot for sharing all the good stuff over dinner, including a spectacular bottle of ’93 Pommard Rugiens that was hands-down the wine of the day…

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