Category: France
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 …
Champagne
These two wines have sat in my cellar for two years after purchase. I thought I would compare them on some significant event but then, isn’t every night with …
Chablis
I’ve reported on this before, it is a real treat to have it again. Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume ‘Vignoble de Vaulorent’ 2004, Domaine William Fevre A lovely honeyed, nutty …
Burgundy
I purchased this bottle attempted to test my normal buying rule that decent wine starts at roughly ten pounds a bottle. This cost an Ayrton and it is very …
Alsace
The drugs that have improved my mood and made me perky enough to enjoy wine again have also made me violently sick. I am afraid these tasting notes comes …
Austria
I hate to say it, but wine is still not really combating my unhappiness. It is certainly nice to drink, but it doesn’t transport me to another place as …
