http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com Le carnet de Caroline Lestimé Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:19:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en From Loiseau des Vignes Serves 6 For the quenelle base: 12,5 cl milk 30 g butter 60 g flour 1 egg For the forcemeat: 300 g pike-perch, filleted and skinned 50 cl well-chilled double cream 2 egg whites 2 teaspoons salt pepper grated nutmeg For the lobster sauce: 2 lobster heads or 6 scampi heads 1 medium onion 1 medium carrot 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 sprig fresh thyme 50 ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2011/04/pike-perch-quenelles-lobster-sauce/ 5,500 kilometres separate these two cities with strong cultural ties cemented by the French language. The French are always welcomed with open arms by their cousins in Quebec. In early August, I once again enjoyed, with 17 other wine producers from Bordeaux and Burgundy, a friendly time combing wine ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2010/09/paris-montreal-swing-and-grands-crus/ The "climates" of Burgundy filed in 2002 to be recognized as a World Heritage Region. The regions of Côte de Nuits and Beaune are among the most prestigious in the world and deserve by their quality and diversity to be part of the World Heritage Program. "Climate" is the local ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2010/07/burgundy-and-the-unesco-world-heritage-program/ Daniel McKeever shares his tasting of my L'Estimée 2007. I'm really happy he enjoyed it! There is a story behind the name of this special cuvee. The Paquelin family has been present in Chassagne-Montrachet since the 15th century, and its descendents are still to be found in the village. However, ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2010/06/video-lestimee-2007/ I took my first steps in winemaking in 1989, the year I arrived at the Domaine. I spent the first ten years (1989-1999) in a quest to identify the essence – the deep-down uniqueness – of each of our terroirs. This laid the foundations of my philosophy concerning vineyard management and ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2010/06/organic-attitude-of-domaine-jn-gagnard/ The famous wine writer Oz Clarke just released the 2010 edition of his Pocket Wine Guide. Known for his fine palate, accurate predictions, and enthusiasm, Oz Clarke is one of Britain’s best-known wine writers and the author of a collection of bestselling wine books. He has won the ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2010/04/oz-clarkes-pocket-wine-guide-2010/ Author of Wines Brands, Evelyne Resnick just released a book in French on marketing French wines on international markets through innovative strategies using the Web 2.0.  The book specifically targets wine producers and professional organizations. It is the first book in French on this new communication tool. http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2010/04/evelyne-resnicks-guide-to-web-marketing/ The "Grands Jours de Bourgogne" event just closed its doors. Dedicated only to wine professionals, the event attracted a lot of journalists, enologists, sommeliers and buyers. It was the first time I was part of this prestigious event. I presented my 2008 Premiers Crus blancs Blanchots-Dessus and Caillerets as well ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2010/04/jn-gagnard-wines-grands-jours-de-bourgogne/ In the 2010 March issue of Decanter Magazine, Steven Spurrier and Stephen Brook analyzed the 2008 vintage for the Burgundy wines. The 2008 Les Caillerets from Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard was distinguished during the traditional wine tasting organized in London for the British wine merchants. We are proud to be part of ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2010/04/2008-les-caillerets-distinguished-by-decanter-magazine/ Allen Meadows, the international specialist of Burgundy wines and famous for his knowledge of the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, tasted all our 2008 wines in a cold morning of February 2010. His notes will be available on his web site burghound.com (on subscription only). http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2010/04/allen-meadows-tasted-the-2008-vintage/ « Respect for the environment and her  past are a passion of Caroline’s but her determination to create a modern, dynamic and quality domaine go hand in hand with this”. This is how Charles Taylor and Remington Newman qualify the work of Caroline Lestimé in the revised edition of ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2010/03/the-great-domaines-of-burgundy/ Saturday 30th January 2010 and Sunday 31st January 2010 In 1970, I was too young to participate in, or even remember the first Saint Vincent festival ever held in Chassagne-Montrachet. That is why organizing the most recent celebration was for me, and others from my generation, ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2010/02/2010-saint-vincent-festival-in-chassagne-montrachet/ I recently had the pleasure of meeting Bill Nanson, the author of the famous blog Burgundy-Report.com. Bill tasted my wines in the 2008 vintage. He was sensitive to my "lutte raisonnée" approach as well as to the work of Claude Bourguignon on the soil. According to his article, our conversation was ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2009/12/bill-nansons-blog-on-jn-gagnard/ This year, for two days, Burgundy hosted the General Assembly of the Union nationale des sommeliers de France (Union of French Sommeliers). Chassagne-Montrachet hosted the meeting Under the leadership of the Burgundy Association of Sommeliers, 100 wine professionals gathered during a Sunday afternoon in Chassagne-Montrachet and were received by the 27 wine ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2009/11/the-union-of-french-sommeliers-in-chassagne-montrachet/ Note of Saturday, 7 November 2009 A sensation of calm and voluptuousness while enjoying an incredibly glamorous wine My husband and I have decided to spend the early evening sat comfortably down with a glass of wine. Only the crackling of the wood fire breaks the silence in the living ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2009/11/chassagne-montrachet-1er-cru-les-champs-gain-2006/ August 30, 2009 Six months after bottling and further to a well-deserved convalescence, 2007 Les Caillerets has spread its wings. I am absolutely delighted with this wine, whose richness and depth are starting to come through beautifully. From the moment I take the glass to my nose, I am bowled over by ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2009/10/chassagne-montrachet-les-caillerets-1er-cru-2007/ In early July, the vines grew untroubled in the fine summer weather, briefly abandoned by winegrowers and their partners on holiday. Lovingly tended and laid out in perfectly straight rows, the vines are currently soaking up the sun and warmth. Sometimes, after a shower, their increased vigour cases a spurt of ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2009/08/direct-from-the-vineyard/ To help you discover our magnificent region 15 route de Messigny 21121 Ahuy +33 (0)3 80 23 94 34 cobatour@aol.com www.burgundy-guide.com http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2009/07/colette-barbier-guide/ Guy Savoy is a French chef with three Michelin stars. He was born in the Dauphiné region, home to excellent cuisine and fruity wines. Remaining faithful to his roots and the flavors he experienced as a child, such as strawberries and potatoes fresh from the garden, Guy Savoy makes the ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2009/07/french-chef-guy-savoy/ The lilies are in bloom and, according to an old saying, Burgundian winegrowers know they can count on starting to pick their grapes 100 days thereafter. It thus looks like we can begin harvesting in early September. At the present time, fruit set has just started with Chardonnay and the flowering is ... http://blogen.domaine-gagnard.com/2009/07/2009-an-early-ripening-year/