Category: France
Alsace
Champagne Grande Rosé, Gosset Corked, bugger! Riesling Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Spatlese no. 23 Auction wine 1996 Really pure, limey nose. Very racy and exciting. Frighteningly acidic, very linear. But great …
Burgundy
I cannot pretend to be terribly objective about Domaine Dujac wines, not only are they my favourite producer in Morey but they are also made by a friend from …
Burgundy
Riesling Berncasteler Doctor Auslese 1998, Wwe. Dr H. Thanisch – Erban Thanisch Nice and limey. Mineral and direct. Linear and citric. Pretty good. Chablis Grand Cru les Clos 2000, …
Burgundy
Christophe Roumier is a charming chap and his wines are charming too. His wines are personal favourites of mine and are usually worth seeking out in any vintage. Roumier …
Burgundy
Cyprien Arlaud seems to be making better wine each year. This is quite good as his wines are very affordable. A good address. Morey St. Denis 2005 Quite a …
Burgundy
M. Mugnier makes some of the most beautiful wines in Burgundy. He has one recipe he uses for wine making every year, it doesn’t change with vintage variations. It …
Alsace
After visiting Moreau we went to a one-star in Beaune and drank the following wines with dinner. Riesling Grand Cru Muenchberg 2001, Andre Ostertag Good mineral nose, nice and …
Burgundy
M. Moreau makes very classic, typical wines; they don’t have the same kind of house style as Dancer and Roulot. Bourgogne Blanc 2005 Nice fruit and a hint of …
Burgundy
M. Dancer has only been making wine since the 1996 vintage; he seems to have got very good at it very quickly. Like Roulot his wines have a definite …
Burgundy
One of my favourite producers of Pommard. The winemaker, Benjamin Leroux, is a very thoughtful chap who seems very committed to making the best wines. He speaks perfect English …
