Category: France
Champagne
Today was the fourth anniversary of my partner moving in with me. This is know as the ‘flower’ or ‘fruit’ anniversary. We did fruit in the form of a …
Burgundy
I did enjoy my visit to Mugnier. I felt bright and jolly especially when we reached the Musigny part of the tasting: The ’04s were really good across the …
Burgundy
I am not the biggest fan of Burgundy 1998s, they often seem hard and tough. This is a bit of a shame as it is one of the two …
Burgundy
It’s the first time I’ve tried wine from this producer. I met him in a restaurant on my last trip to Burgundy, he was very loud. Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru …
Burgundy
This is not quite as good as the Cailleret on christmas day, but it is pretty damned-good. Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Pucelles 2001, Domaine Leflaive A rich, powerful, toasty nose …
Champagne
I spent last night in Whitstable eating oysters and fish. Only one bottle of wine consumed, but it was pretty good. Champagne Brut Reserve NV, Billecart-Salmon A toasty, elegant …
Burgundy
But white this time. Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos du Cailleret 1999, Domain des Lambrays Intense nose of nuts and stone. Really powerful and weighty, complex and intense. The palate …
Alsace
Another bottle of Boxler Sommerberg L31E 2002. This is a really beautiful, powerful yet balanced wine. The fruit is superb, as is the acidity and minerality. Really top bunny. …
Rhône
When I purchased this I thought it seemed like a top vintage, time has proved me wrong. It is not bad, just not up to the standards of other …
Chablis
I tried this wine at my first Decanter magazine panel tasting years ago. I remember it being very good, but hellishly oaky. Chablis Grand Cru les Preuses 1996, William …
