Burgundy
Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru les Cras 1995, Domaine G. Roumier Ah what a charming nose. Ripe cherries and strawberries with complex mineral aromas. This is a real lovely, very refined …
Rhône
This is quite a fancy St. Joseph. I’m still drinking, hooray! St. Joseph Cuvée des Anges 1999, Domaine Cheze This has a very herbal fruit character, like cough sweets. …
Loire
I am back drinking again. Hooray for wine! I was hoping for my first wine to be good, but I am very disappointed with this. Savennières Trie Spéciale 1997, …
Alsace
Last night as I dozed in bed I started thinking about one of my favourite producers: Jean Boxler. As well as being a charming fellow, he has made some …
Champagne
The third year we’ll be buying some of this from Italy. The 2005 was very nice last year, how will the 2006 compare? Moscato d’Asti 2006, Vignaioli di San …
Whining
I was going to linger for lunch and try a few more wines. Unfortunately, I have something wrong with my stomach and I felt so violently ill I couldn’t …
Champagne
I’ve been invited out for lunch, and we’ll be having some interesting wines. Champagne Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Centenaire, Alfred Gratien A nose of ripe lemon fruit and some …
Burgundy
1996 seemed to produce high-acid wines all over Europe. I’ve had worries about a lot of my wines from that vintage. These two are certainly not short of tooth-fizzing …
Burgundy
Normally an excellent wine, even if it is getting a bit pricey these days. This bottle would have been a lot nicer a few years ago. Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes …
Buying recommendations
I feel this month’s recommendations are terribly reasonably priced for the quality they represent. Champagne Blanc des Blancs Cuvée du Centenaire, Alfred Gratien: One of the best NV Blanc …