Burgundy

Pretty butch

Another wine from the wonderful Sylvain Cathiard, one of his most minor crus. This was opened for general drinking purposes when my mother visited. It seems a tad butch …
Burgundy

Goodbye

Opened my last bottle of Cathiard Vosne Malconsorts 2000 last night. Once again it was really lovely, with beautiful fruit and great balance. I did once say he makes …
Burgundy

Real beauty

Yet another wine from this producer, they really are a personal favourite. Clos des Lambrays 2001, Domaine des Lambrays A beautiful, perfumed, complex nose of fruit and earth. This …
Australia

I am a limey

Ranked as Australia’s best Riesling, this is a bargain. Polish Hill Riesling 2004, Grosset Intense ripe lime fruit nose. Crivens, there is also some minerality there. Lovely. The palate …
Recipes

Rib of beef

Yesterday I roasted a rib of beef. It was an excellent piece of meat that came from the Wild Beef Company who visit Borough Market here in London. Their …
Burgundy

Much too young

I’ve had this wine before and I think it is great, it just appears it is going through some middle-aged awkwardness at the moment. Pommard Premier Cru Clos des …