Category: France
Chablis
Vincent Dauvissat is widely considered to be one of the best producers of Chablis. He is one of the people who ferment their wines in old oak barrels. Perhaps …
Other
I’ve tried this wine before, but there is no harm in giving a fuller note. I’ve just decanted this to have with lasagna tonight. Bandol Cuvée Spéciale la Migoua …
Alsace
It has been years since I last tried a wine from this producer. I wonder if he still makes barrique fermented Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris… Oh dear… I …
Burgundy
Etienne de Montille took over wine making duties at the Château for the 2002 vintage. There was an immediate rise in quality. It is a bright and sunny day …
Champagne
Another Pierre Gimonnet wine, opened to be drank with roast chicken. It is also a Blanc de Blanc from Cuis. Brut Premier Cru Cuis ‘Gastronome’ 2000, Pierre Gimonnet et …
Rhône
Cornas is usually quite rough and masculine, this is a refined version. Cornas Domaine Saint-Pierre 1995, Paul Jaboulet-Aine The nose is silky with ripe, dark fruit. It has a …
Other
It is a compare and contrast session with two 1997 Mourvèdres. Bridgehead Mataro 1997, Ridge The nose is quite polished and round, but it seems that the fruit is …
Champagne
What a lovely day it has been in Town! The sun has been shining, there has been a gentle breeze and I have been trying a new Champagne producer. …
Burgundy
Continuing my theme that wines do not have to be frighteningly alcoholic to be good I was very pleased with this little number clocking in at 12.5%. It was …
Alsace
Zind-Humbrecht do not hold back when it comes to making large-scale wines. Even in moderate vintages they can be real behemoths. 2003 was incredibly hot all over Europe, so …
