Category: Buying recommendations
Buying recommendations
The buying recommendations are a bit early this month. This is partly because I am bored and stuck in front of the computer whilst the cleaner is working her …
Burgundy
The first offers for 2005 Burgundy are coming out around now. All I can say is, “Fill your boots, this is a great vintage”. For those who missed them …
Buying recommendations
Here are some wines that should keep you happy in the new year, one of which I am drinking as I write. Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2000, J et F …
Buying recommendations
Christmas is a break from work so is an ideal time to eat and drink. If one is cooking a baroque feast it only seems reasonable to have something …
Buying recommendations
I’ve got some 2003 Port, and so should anybody with a cellar. Buying magnums might be a bit crazy, though…. Vintage Port 2003, Fonseca: Even in this beast of …
Buying recommendations
A few older vintages of stuff this month. Volnay Premier Cru les Santenots 1990, Lafon: A brilliant, blazing star of intensity. My last bottle of this is still in …
Buying recommendations
As ever, Burgundy is high on my list of priorities. Meursault Les Perrières 2000, Domaine Joseph Matrot: Refined white Burgundy for ageing. Matrot wines often require over ten years …
Buying recommendations
This month’s buying recommendations include some bargains from Howard Ripley. Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2001, Rene Engel: Sadly no longer with us, Philippe Engel used to be one of …
Buying recommendations
Everybody needs some Pol Roger 1996 in their cellar. Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2001, Château de Chambolle-Musigny/J et F Mugnier: One of the star performers in the 2001 vintage, this …
Buying recommendations
Here are this month’s buying recommendations. Vintage Champagne 1983, Gratien: A properly mature Champagne. It is rather good. £47.95 from Berry Brothers and Rudd. Chambertin 1999, Domaine Frédéric Esmonin: …
