Category: Rhône
Polls
The results of my ‘Best Cornas’ poll are here. OK, a total of eight votes doesn’t really qualify as popular acclaim, but Clape is clearly the most popular. I …
Rhône
When posting my poll of the best Cornas producers I missed out on mentioning M. Vincent Paris. Should I have included him? Read on… Cornas “Granit 60 Vieilles Vignes” …
Rhône
From the only affordable producer of Hermitage comes this little cheeky delight. Crozes Hermitage “Cuvee Gaby” 2004, Domaine du Colombier A really refined nose of complex fruit and charming …
Polls
I was fortunate enough to have another bottle Verset Cornas 1999 last night; it was quite delicious. It made me think about the discussions I’ve had with my wine …
Rhône
This is even better than the 1999 I popped recently, and that was a screamingly good bottle of wine. Papa Verset is greatly missed. Cornas 1998, Noel Verset A …
Rhône
I thought I may as well write up one of tonight’s wines as I decant it so I don’t have to disappear in front of the computer for quite …
Rhône
Gentaz-Dervieux was the great old man of the Cote-Rotie. I feel privileged to have had many vintages from the 70s and 80s whilst at Oxford (many thanks to Paul …
Buying recommendations
I was looking through my cellar list and was pleased to see that I’ve got quite a few bottles of Hermitage. I love Hermitage. I recently got a bottle …
Chablis
Chablis Grand Cru les Clos 2006, J-P et B Droin A soft, expressive nose of minerals, citrus fruit and nuts. Smells like it has some depth. The palate is …
Alsace
Clos de la Roche 1988, Domaine Dujac Soft and scented with lovely fruit and a nice earthiness. This is very good indeed and up for drinking. Saint Aubin Premier …
