Greetings friends,
It's always been a bit of a 'chicken and egg' question: which came first, Domaine de Cromey or burgundywine.com? The answer is symbiotic. Each exists because of the other. The story goes back to 1983 when providing wine was an essential component of providing first class hotel barge experiences for the clients of our barge, 'Papilion', touring around the Burgundy canals.
When this experience was brought on land, with the purchase and renovation of our seventeenth century manor house and surrounding hamlet and vineyard, wine became even more important as guests at Domaine de Cromey wanted to continue to enjoy the hidden gem wine experience when they got back home to the US. The Elden Selections wine newsletter developed into burgundywine.com now featuring more than 40 passionate 'hidden gem' winemakers and more than 250 individual wines from more than 60 appellations.
The passion is still the same today. It is about great wine and great food and bringing them to our guests who share that passion. It is a passion that has made the Domaine de Cromey one of the most important culinary and wine destinations in Burgundy.
And still the momentum is building. New vineyards at Domaine de Cromey have given us two harvests that have not only shown us great potential, but also have given us a lot of pleasure and fun. The third harvest - Domaine de Cromey 2024! - will take place in the middle of this month, somewhere around September 15. Watch our social media for updates.
Read on. You'll find articles that are germane to this Cromey vs. burgundywine.com topic.
Like: climate change in Burgundy. Cromey is in the Cotes du Couchois, a good bit higher up than the main part of the Cote d'Or. But young winemakers are clamoring for (now) affordable vineyards in the zone. The buzz says that 'quality is climbing the hill'.
Or: how to open a bottle. You may laugh. We have a friend who fell and broke an arm while badly leveraging a bottle and cork. So take note!
And: Pasta and Risotto recipes...with Burgundy? We may have come to France to study French cuisine, but Ellie's Italian heritage has taken us many times to Italy. And the pairing of Italian food with Burgundy wine is easier than you might think. Nebbiolo and Sangiovese after all are, like Pinot Noir, high acid grapes.
And for a day out (and only a short drive from Cromey), let us take you to the Morvan, in the foothills of the Massif Central, where granite replaces limestone and creates a totally different flora and fauna. It's the equivalent of a National Park in France. |
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| All the best from Burgundy! |
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Dennis Sherman and the team at
domainedecromey.com and
burgundywine.com by Elden Selections |
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Burgundy Day Trips from Domaine de Cromey – Morvan
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| Experience Burgundy day trips while staying amongst the vines at Domaine de Cromey. Visit Morvan Regional Park and discover hidden Burgundy wine... |
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Burgundy Wine and Climate Change: What Impact Did El Niño Have?
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| When it comes to wine, climate can affect vines significantly, especially in Burgundy, where the world-class wines featured on BurgundyWine.com are made... |
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The Opening Ceremony - How to Open a Bottle of Wine
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| As with most things in life, to open a bottle properly - without risking ruining the cork, the wine or both – requires the right tools for the job... |
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The Best Burgundy Pasta and Risotto Dishes & Wine Pairings
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| Discover the best Burgundy pasta and risotto dishes being served at Domaine de Cromey and what wines from BurgundyWine.com we recommend pairing them with... |
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Visit Domaine de Cromey in 2025
Prime weeks still available!
Stay among the Vines in our Beautiful Manor House in the Heart of Burgundy.
Email Dennis at dennis@domainedecromey.com for details, dates, information and bookings! or send us this enquiry. |
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The Most Popular Wines This Month
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Explore the pinnacle of Burgundy's quality and outstanding value with Elden Selections at burgundywine.com. Here are some of our most recent and highly coveted deals from the past month: |
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WHITE BURGUNDY
Domaine Borgeot Bourgogne Blanc 2022
Don't let the regional appellation fool you. This vineyard is in the commune of Puligny-Montrachet, and the wine shows all the elegance and finesse you would expect from such classy provenance. This has been our go-to white at the Domaine de Cromey throughout 2022. Here's your chance to get yours before the 2020 vintage is gone, gone, gone... Full Case Now Only $345
Beat the Heat Whites
Survive the remainder of summer and into the fall with these refreshing white Burgundies to help you beat the heat. Perfect for end of summer and early fall gatherings, these favorites pair well with BBQ fare. Full Case Only $418
Louis Picamelot Crémant de Bourgogne 'Les Reipes'
Do you want to try something truly exceptional? Louis Picamelot makes the best Crémant de Bourgogne...period. No one else even comes close. Fully vinified wines, not some acidic base wine that's been dosed and gussied and prettified. These would be great Burgundy, even without the bubbles! And it's not blasphemous to say that Picamelot Cremants rival the best champagnes in quality and conception. 6-Pack $288
Domaine Gilles Bouton Golden Triangle White Burgundy
Here's one you don't want to miss if you love Golden Triangle White Burgundy. We have a small quantity (we mean small: 60 bottles of each) of Gilles Bouton's: Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Sous le Puits' 2022, Chassagne-Montrachet 'Voillenots Dessus' 2022. Brilliant white Burgundy. Tiny allocations. And a genius winemaker. Full Case $1,266 or 6-Pack $633
ROSÉ BURGUNDY
Beat the Heat with Rosé
Perfect for beating the summer heat with their refreshing and vibrant character. These wines come in various shades of pink, achieved by briefly contacting the juice of red grapes like Pinot Noir with their skins. In some cases, such as Champagne, a bit of red wine is blended with white wine to create the blush effect. This versatile and delightful wine is ideal for warm-weather enjoyment. Full Case $408
RED BURGUNDY
Domaine Pierre Thibert Chorey Les Beaune 2018 and 2019
Delicate and supple, rich and full of Pinot Noir character. Crimson with classic red and black fruits set off by earth and spice. Good and subtle tannic structure finishing long on fruit. Full Case $558
Domaine Borgeot Santenay 'Vieilles Vignes' 2021
Year in, year out, this Borgeot Santenay 'Vieilles Vignes' (which translates as ‘Old Vines’ is one of our favorites. This term holds no official age requirement however in this case the vines were actually planted by Pascals grandfather!! We've been drinking this wine consistently since we first met Pascal Borgeot back in 1989. This is our image of Pinot Noir from the Cotes de Beaune. It ranks as one of the best deals in Red Burgundy on this site...which explains why it is always among the first to sell out. Lush, ripe, explosive black fruit. Deep, dark and smoky Red Burgundy like you dream it should be. Full Case Now Only $499
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