Category: France
Burgundy
Beyond Sancerre, I don’t have much time for pure Sauvignon Blanc. Beyond Crochet’s sometimes refreshing, sometimes downright bonkers offerings and Jean-Laurent Vacheron’s ambrosial, intellect-engaging, drool-provoking wines I really don’t …
Bordeaux
The wines popped last night were clearly in a stage that provided much pleasure as we drank them. That being said I feel there would be no risk putting …
Chablis
I love Chablis. As I have often said, it is the most thrilling expression of raw Chardonnay. With its nervy tension of acid, fruit and minerality Chablis can approach …
Burgundy
Sometimes you feel inordinately privileged to taste a wine – this happened with two bottles last night. Prum’s Spatlese may not have been from his top vineyard but its …
Champagne
My chum James had been looking after his young son for the past few days without the aid of his enchanting wife Katie. He managed so admirably a bit …
Rhône
This afternoon we drink in honour of top chap Roy, whose generous loan has allowed payment of the rent for Elitistreview Towers and so prevented the team from being …
Burgundy
As I lack a comprehensive cellar laid down by wine-loving parents I do not try properly mature wines as often as I would like. Consequently, when Guy and Peter …
Burgundy
For those tired of hearing about 2009 Burgundies you will be pleased to know this is my last report from the offer-season’s tastings. However, even though this was a …
Burgundy
Given my initial article on 2009 Burgundy last summer and the Haynes, Hanson and Clark report a couple of days ago you have probably had enough of me harping …
Burgundy
After returning from my summer holiday I wrote a piece about my initial thoughts on 2009 Burgundy. I’ve just got back from a tasting given by the London wine …