Category: Burgundy
Burgundy
I am a big fan of the wines of Comte Armand, even a minor appellation like this is treated seriously there. This is one of those bargain wines that …
Burgundy
The 2002s from Daniel Barraud were quite excellent for Pouilly-Fuissé; I put a few bottles in my cellar. When I saw the first 2004 on the shelf of Lea …
Burgundy
Dugat-Py are quite well thought of, on my occasional tastings of their wines I have often wondered why they are so popular and so expensive. They are not really …
Burgundy
I am a big fan of the wines of Jean-Marc Roulot; they are elegant, refined and beautiful. They are also very easy to drink. We brought this back from …
Alsace
We celebrated the birthday of my partner at a farmhouse eating establishment. It was quite a lot of fun. Lovely beef. Champagne Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 1988, Pol Roger …
Alsace
It was a lovely view. How I wish I owned some of those vines. Riesling Grand Cru Brand 2002, Domaine Albert Boxler Lovely fruit and very good acidity. Nice …
Alsace
Champagne Grande Rosé, Gosset Corked, bugger! Riesling Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Spatlese no. 23 Auction wine 1996 Really pure, limey nose. Very racy and exciting. Frighteningly acidic, very linear. But great …
Burgundy
I cannot pretend to be terribly objective about Domaine Dujac wines, not only are they my favourite producer in Morey but they are also made by a friend from …
Burgundy
Riesling Berncasteler Doctor Auslese 1998, Wwe. Dr H. Thanisch – Erban Thanisch Nice and limey. Mineral and direct. Linear and citric. Pretty good. Chablis Grand Cru les Clos 2000, …
Burgundy
Christophe Roumier is a charming chap and his wines are charming too. His wines are personal favourites of mine and are usually worth seeking out in any vintage. Roumier …