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 …
Egomania
I was looking at the distribution of grape varieties in my wine collection: It pleases me very much that I have more Mourvèdre than Chardonnay, albeit by a single …
General
The owner of the wonderful food blog Chez Pim has linked to my rant about the greatness of Burgundy. I return the favour with a link to her site. …
Rhône
This was quite disappointing, not up to the required standard for here. Cornas 1997, Clape A nice nose of dark fruit and earth, but very dirty and bretty. The …
Alsace
I just felt in need of beauty tonight. Riesling Brauneberger-Juffer Sonnenuhr Auslese Goldkapsel Fuder 9 1994, Fritz Haag A beautiful nose of botrytis, slate and petrol. The nose is …
Rhône
A nice bottle of wine last night, once again balance was key to its pleasure. Côte-Rôtie Les Grandes Places 1997, Domaine Clusel-Roch A ripe nose of dark fruit and …
Alsace
Tonight’s wine comes from a genius when he was at the height of his powers; as opposed to now when he produces filth. Riesling Grand Cru Schoenenbourg 1993, Domaine …
Burgundy
Volnay Premier Cru les Mitans 1993, Hubert de Montille This has an exceptionally beautiful nose of raspberries and soft earth. It has a very sedate level of alcohol (12% …
Rhône
There could well be plenty of Rhône wine notes over the coming months as I have just been back to my cellar in Oxford and picked out quite a …
Austria
A lovely birthday meal last night, with plenty of people present who I am lucky enough to count among my friends. We ate well and drank exceptionally well. Krug …
