Category: France
Champagne
This wine came in distinctly silly packaging, but after the successes of some recent 1996 fizz I thought it would be a suitably grand and celebratory wine to pop …
Rhône
Jaboulet went through a bad patch in the late 90s, 2003 supposedly marks their return to form. This is better than previous vintages for a few years, but it …
Alsace
A few good things yesterday. I am afraid I got rather drunk so notes will be brief. The Clos St. Hune was most disappointing. Grande Annee 1996, Bollinger Perfectly …
Burgundy
We paid a visit to Oxford yesterday where we ate a truly marvelous chicken. Was nice to see the family. We drank well, too. Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru les Ruchots …
Burgundy
The final wine for christmas day. This one is a magnum. Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru les Gruenchers “Vieille Vigne” 2002, Domaine Fourrier en magnum A bright nose of fresh, ripe …
Alsace
… But, bollocks, I am going to try. This really is the cat’s arse, opened to have with pan-fried foie gras Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Vendanges Tardives “Trie Speciale” …
Burgundy
Many people have raved about the Bret Brothers, and only a slightly smaller number have then gone on to make a joke about their name. This many have lighter-fluid …
Burgundy
Many people have raved about the Bret Brothers, and only a slightly smaller number have then gone on to make a joke about their name. This many have lighter-fluid …
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 …
