Category: France
Alsace
Well, the first two bottles we had by the pool. I wanted to see what Jacques thought of Bannockburn as Gary Farr, the winemaker of Bannockburn, has done some …
Burgundy
A brilliant farmhouse eating establishment in the hills of the Hautes Cotes. Monthelie 2004, Comte Lafon Nice lemon fruit, some minerality. It is light and simple on the palate …
Burgundy
I am out of the bin so, as promised, here are my brief notes from the aborted trip to France. On our first day we had: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru …
Chablis
I have risen! At least, I have escaped from the bin. Cheers, cheers for being an articulate loony. We celebrate with Chablis. Chablis Grand Cru Grenouille 2002, J-P et …
Burgundy
Tomorrow I will be off to Burgundy. I’ll be visiting a few good places and will post musings on my return. But tonight: Vosne-Romanée 1997, Rene Engel A lovely …
Chablis
I haven’t had a better string of Chablis than these last few Fevres in a period of time. Chablis Grand Cru Bougros “Cote Bouguerots” 2000, Domaine William Fevre This …
Loire
Another day, another Savennières. This seems a lot less extreme than the Eric Morgat. Savennières Chateau de Chamboureau “Cuvée d’Avant” 2004, Pierre Soulez This has classic Savennières aromas, dampness, …
Burgundy
The best premier cru of Pernand-Vergelesses from its best producer in a good year. Should be good, but is it nice? Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Ile des Vergelesses 2002, Domaine …
Loire
It is weird old stuff, Savennieres, and Eric Morgat is particularly weird. Mind you, so is Soulez. And Baumard. And Papin… Savennieres “L’Enclos” 2004, Eric Morgat Hell’s bells, this …
Loire
L’Homme Vacheron hits the mark once again in this excellent vintage. What good value it is too. Sancerre ‘La Reine Blanche’ 2005, Domaine Vacheron A very gooseberry, floral nose …
