Category: France
Rhône
Steak mirabeau for dinner tonight, and with it something accessible and fruity. Saint-Joseph “Les Royes” 2004, Domaine Courbis A charming nose of fresh red fruit with a grind of …
Burgundy
Back on the booze. Hooray! And it is Burgundy, what more could a chap ask for? Morey-Saint-Denis “Clos Solon” Vieille Vigne 2001, Domaine Fourrier Yum, this smells quite ripe …
Bordeaux
Sorry I have not been posting notes of late. I have been violently ill which has made drinking wine a lot less possible. Yesterday and today I seem to …
Other
I picked this up from my cellar in Oxford on my last visit. It is a bit young still, but very drinkable. Bandole Cuvee Speciale la Miguoa 1998, Domaine …
Alsace
The wines of Bruno Sorg are great value, always worth a punt when you see them. This is particularly true of this wine and the old vines flavour. Riesling …
Burgundy
A few good things from last night. Bourgogne Blanc 2004, Domaine Roulot This smells of proper white Burgundy; there is the lemon fruit, minerality and just a hint of …
Alsace
Live tasting notes from Fortnum and Mason’s wine bar. I have internet access down here so here goes on the wines we are drinking. Pinot Gris Vieille Vigne 2005, …
Other
This claims 14.5% on the label, liars! I think it suffers a bit from having heat damaged grapes in it, it is a bit bitter. Bandol Cuvée Speciale la …
Other
‘Oh fancy!’-grade Beaujolais. I know some people who have raved about this wine, I hope it is nice. Moulin-a-Vent “Chateau des Jacques” 2005, Louis Jadot I’m surprised by how …
Burgundy
I’ve wanted to try this wine for years, the Ramonets claim it is the best red wine of the Cote de Beaune. I’ve just never seen it for sale …
