Category: France
Burgundy
The neighbour and I are having a deeply philosophical conversation. I cannot quite remember what it was about as I have just popped a bottle of hopefully lovely Volnay. …
Rhône
The neighbour is after a drink tonight, this should do just fine. Cornas Domaine de Rochepertuis 1997, Jean Lionnet This has a nose of soft red fruit, with hints …
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 …
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 …
