Category: Rhône
Rhône
This smells really lovely, an excellent vintage from this excellent producer. Crozes-Hermitage “La Guiraude” 2005, Alain Graillot What a nose! Luxurious ripe fruit, real earthy complexity and flashes of …
Alsace
A couple of friends came around last night to drink some wine and watch the rugby. I was really amazed we managed to over-come the evil French. Not that …
Rhône
This is raw booze. Sometimes that is nice, but this is just a bit too fiery and far too dull. Lirac “La Reine des Bois” 2005, Domaine de la …
Burgundy
It is so nice to have a drink after being locked up for a week that I will have several. Nice to see a friend and the partner, too. …
Burgundy
Last night we had only a few options to choose from at Chez Dominique, thanks to their insane pricing policy. We started with a hilariously fine wine which had …
Rhône
Jaboulet went through a bad patch in the late 90s, 2003 supposedly marks their return to form. This is better than previous vintages for a few years, but it …
Rhône
Steak mirabeau for dinner tonight, and with it something accessible and fruity. Saint-Joseph “Les Royes” 2004, Domaine Courbis A charming nose of fresh red fruit with a grind of …
Burgundy
A few good things from last night. Bourgogne Blanc 2004, Domaine Roulot This smells of proper white Burgundy; there is the lemon fruit, minerality and just a hint of …
Alsace
The drugs that have improved my mood and made me perky enough to enjoy wine again have also made me violently sick. I am afraid these tasting notes comes …
Austria
I hate to say it, but wine is still not really combating my unhappiness. It is certainly nice to drink, but it doesn’t transport me to another place as …
