‘It’s the wrong pizza’
‘It’s the wrong kebab’
‘It’s the wrong aligote’
‘It’s the wrong airport’
‘It’s the wrong airline’
‘It’s the wrong Brexit’
‘It’s the wrong Sauvignon’
‘It’s the wrong 2024 Chablis’
‘It’s the wrong Tesla’.

Nope. All fucking shite. In my humble opinion

Somebody opined that I didn’t attempt the cadenza. I did. But ‘attempt’ is the word unfortunately. But I still have 6 weeks until I shall perform it in public. 💪🤞🎹😂

Chopin ballade no 1 recorded for mes profs. Herewith a little snippet of one of the trickier passages. If I wake up dead tomorrow I want it to be known that I managed it. 💪🎹🍾🥂

First for me. A gift from one of our mandolinistes. I know of thé dômaine but know nothing about them. Mind you the book of things I know nothing about would be rather a large tome……

With thanks to all who proffered car advice we have gone with a pre-owned Volvo XC40. Seems to fit every requirement we have plus it was the most comfortable for the wife with her mobility issues. (She wasn’t impressed with the mobility scooter idea).

Major music day today.
Been in the recording studios with the mandolin orchestra all weekend. Message from chef this morning. ‘You nailed the ‘cello. Thank you’
Made prof de piano cry with a piece of Chopin. A first apparently. She’s brutal. Said it was perfect. Chablis time.

Not my fault today. It’s the florists fault. Her shop is directly opposite the Chablis Bar. She was late reopening after lunch. What’s a man supposed to do? Wait on the street?

Popped round to Domaine Pinson to pick up a couple of cases of ‘22’s Charlene’s be holding for me (1 bottle with your name on @NickAnt12345) and (and you’re probably not going to believe this) a magnum of 2020 Les Clos fell off the rack and into my arms. What are the chances?

Had a grown up conversation with the much-loved wife about next October’s Marathon de Chablis……

‘I think I’m going to have another crack at the marathon next year.”

“No you aren’t.”

Always good when a married couple can have a civilised discussion I believe.

It’s a dog’s life in Chablis

Really surprised to wind down the car window to talk to a friend in Chablis this morning and find myself talking across the legend that is @Feargal_Sharkey sat in the passenger seat. I hope you’ve enjoyed your festival weekend in our beautiful town, sir. #chablis

First use of my tastevin with my neighbour and fellow piliers Chablisiens Benoit Droin

Chablis marathon this morning. They’re bloody hard work I can tell you. So we stopped for breakfast at the Chablis bar. Meantime Fabien of Chablis Wine Not delivered an extraordinary 3 hours flat over a brutal course 18 months after we first started jogging together. Bravo 👏👏👏

Many years ago @CrossEyedPiano I stopped overnight in a little village on the Marne. Don’t remember where. Crossed a one lane bridge over the river up a hill to a football pitch. Opposite which was a graveyard. With a plaque. 17,000 men died in one day defending that bridge.

Couple of pre Chablis marathon Dauvissats with @EaterWriter

It’s finally happened……..Hope none of the neighbours saw it pull in.

“Will you refuel my milk float please?”

“Nope. Give the narcissistic, megalomaniac, man baby cult leader who conned you into buying it a call. I’m sure he’ll help.”

The new car debate is over. We went for a practical little 2 seat runaround in the end. Which we drove round the corner to the Chablis bar. No point in owning one if you can’t show it off eh?

Found a ‘19 Vaudesirs in the man cave to celebrate the day of the chef

A simple Chopin mazurka to take my mind off the wretched ‘cello (which is sulking in the corner of the guest bedroom) and the far more challenging piano pieces I’ve been working on for several months. It’s part of my mini recital at the conservatoire in a couple of weeks.

Slightly ‘off piste’ for me this evening. Long Depaquit make great Chablis. Their grand cru moutonne is one of the best Chablis you’ll ever taste. But the price. 😢But because it’s not a family domaine it’s not one I buy. This was a gift from a guest.