Category: France
Rhône
When posting my poll of the best Cornas producers I missed out on mentioning M. Vincent Paris. Should I have included him? Read on… Cornas “Granit 60 Vieilles Vignes” …
Rhône
From the only affordable producer of Hermitage comes this little cheeky delight. Crozes Hermitage “Cuvee Gaby” 2004, Domaine du Colombier A really refined nose of complex fruit and charming …
Polls
I was fortunate enough to have another bottle Verset Cornas 1999 last night; it was quite delicious. It made me think about the discussions I’ve had with my wine …
Burgundy
This wine is not only a delight when young, but I’ve had ten-year old bottles that have provided a lot of pleasure. If I like this bottle, I’ll do …
Loire
My mother and step-father had this in their wine cupboard, I insisted we try it. Perhaps that was my first mistake. Coteaux du Layon Beaulieu 1974, Les Caves de …
Rhône
This is even better than the 1999 I popped recently, and that was a screamingly good bottle of wine. Papa Verset is greatly missed. Cornas 1998, Noel Verset A …
Burgundy
Lafarge makes wonderful Volnay, and Volnay can be terribly beautiful. Some journalists have commented that Lafarge makes inconsistent wines, but I feel they make these comments because they don’t …
Alsace
When I was last chatting to my chums Jeremy and Gernot about my trip to Alsace they suggested that they could not see the point of Pinot Gris. I …
Other
When I tried this chez Pibarnon the winemaker was highly amused that I said it was sexy. It is sexy, I tell you! Bandol 2001, Chateau de Pibarnon A …
Rhône
I thought I may as well write up one of tonight’s wines as I decant it so I don’t have to disappear in front of the computer for quite …
