Category: France
Burgundy
This may not be the most grand of the Dujac wines I’ve been lucky enough to try over the past 15 or so years, but by arse we are …
Rhône
Gentaz-Dervieux was the great old man of the Cote-Rotie. I feel privileged to have had many vintages from the 70s and 80s whilst at Oxford (many thanks to Paul …
Burgundy
Lawks, it has been a while since I last popped a bottle and wrote it up. I hope you forgive the hiatus. Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru les Caillerets 2006, Marc …
Buying recommendations
I was looking through my cellar list and was pleased to see that I’ve got quite a few bottles of Hermitage. I love Hermitage. I recently got a bottle …
Burgundy
I am drinking this with Peter Palmer, another ex-captain of the Oxford blind tasting team, and what a good time we are having drinking it. Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Combe …
Alsace
Lovely wines from Jean Boxler, especially his Rieslings. This is my last report from my holiday; I hope you have found them to be instructive. Pinot Blanc “A” 2006 …
Alsace
A couple of bottles squeezed in between tastings. Riesling Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergbieten 2002, Frederic Mochel A reasonable pleasing nose of fruit which, together with its creaminess, suggest …
Alsace
Riesling de chez Riesling. Pierre Trimbach delivers the good if you like your wines to be dry. Pinot Blanc 2005 Soft white fruit on the nose and palate with …
Alsace
A top place to visit when you are in the area; he may not always hit the spot, especially with the more minor wines, but when he does there …
Burgundy
Excellent wines from Cyprien, a serious address in Morey. Morey Saint Denis 2007 Lovely Morey fruit on the nose. A fresh, easy palate of nice fruit with good tannins. …
