Château Angélus: Tradition, Power, and Modern Bordeaux
An exploration of Château Angélus, one of Saint Émilion’s most distinctive estates, and how its style reflects the balance between tradition and modern Bordeaux winemaking.It All Begins Here
Domaine François Carillon: Puligny-Montrachet Chardonnay Guide
An exploration of Domaine François Carillon in Puligny-Montrachet, known for precise, balanced Chardonnay that reflects the purity and structure of white Burgundy.
The Art of Wine Pairing (Without Overthinking It)
A considered approach to wine pairing, focusing on balance, simplicity, and how to match wine to a dish without overcomplicating the process.
The Art of Holding a Wine Glass
A simple guide to holding a wine glass correctly, including why the stem matters, when exceptions apply, and how small details shape the experience.
Burgundy En Primeur: What It Is, Why It Still Matters, and How to Approach It
A considered guide to Burgundy En Primeur, explaining how early wine buying works, why it matters, and how to approach it with clarity and restraint.
Harvest Season: When Wine Is Decided Before It Exists
A guide to wine harvest season, explaining how timing, picking decisions, and vineyard conditions shape the character of a vintage.
The Art of the Aperitif
Inside the Minibar: What a Top Hotel Wine Selection Really Says
A considered look at a top calibre hotel minibar, and what its wine selection reveals about modern luxury, taste, and intention.
When to Decant Wine (and When Not To)
A considered guide to when wine benefits from decanting, and when restraint is the more elegant choice.
Roagna: Traditional Barbaresco and Barolo, Made with Patience
An exploration of Roagna, a traditional producer in Barbaresco and Barolo, known for long macerations, site expression, and Nebbiolo wines built for time.
The Last Drink of the Evening
Most of an evening's drinking gets planned in advance. The last drink is different, and rarely decided until the meal is already over. A reflection on what the nightcap is really for, and why it should feel like the evening exhaling, not continuing to perform.
Wine Glasses: What You Need, and What to Leave Behind
A clear guide to wine glassware, including what shapes matter, what to prioritise, and how to build a simple, elegant collection.
Domaine Génot-Boulanger: Quiet Precision in Meursault and Beyond
An introduction to Domaine Génot-Boulanger, a Meursault-based Burgundy producer known for precise whites and elegantly structured reds from Volnay and Pommard.
Musigny: Burgundy’s Most Elegant Grand Cru
An exploration of Musigny, one of Burgundy’s most revered Grand Cru vineyards, known for Pinot Noir of exceptional elegance, balance, and precision.
Luxury, for me, lives in the glass
A reflection on what luxury means in the context of wine, Champagne, and the rituals of drinking well, where attention, restraint, and intention matter more than excess.
Welcome to Mrs Musigny
A short introduction to Mrs Musigny, a space for writing on wine, Champagne, cocktails, and the culture of drinking well, approached with clarity, restraint, and intention.