Category: France
Champagne
For some reason (not, I hope, being paranoid schizophrenic) I have come to the conclusion that 2002 is going to be the next proper Champagne vintage after 1996. I …
Champagne
On New Year’s Eve we opened three bottles of Champagne. They were all completely ruined. This was particularly annoying when one of them was Salon 1990 and another was …
Burgundy
This was a christmas present, but I already own a bottle so I thought I would open it to have with our 5kg, organic, free-range chicken. I love Ramonet …
Alsace
My first wine in almost three weeks. There will be a lot more following on today. Riesling Grand Cru Pfersigberg 2003 , Domaine Bruno Sorg A ripe, citrus, peachy …
Champagne
1996 was such a great vintage in Champagne. All that acidity which causes so many problems in wines from other regions really works a treat here. Grand Millesime 1996, …
Alsace
We popped a few bottles for my birthday last Saturday. It was great to have dinner and some serious wine with friends. Sadly at the end of the evening …
Burgundy
It is my birthday, so I am quickly writing up the two wines I am decanting now to drink tonight at the mass piss-up with wall-to-wall vomiting dinner. This …
Burgundy
I’ve just scored a bottle of Pommard Premier Cru Rugiens 2002 from de Montille. I also have Pommard Premier Cru Clos des Epeneaux 2002 from Comte Armand, and both …
Alsace
This was a great bargain direct from M. Boxler. He is a charming fellow and a truly skilled wine-maker. Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg Vendanges Tardives “Cuvee Zacharie” 2004, Domaine …
Polls
The results of my ‘Best Cornas’ poll are here. OK, a total of eight votes doesn’t really qualify as popular acclaim, but Clape is clearly the most popular. I …
