Category: Wine
Loire
It is weird old stuff, Savennieres, and Eric Morgat is particularly weird. Mind you, so is Soulez. And Baumard. And Papin… Savennieres “L’Enclos” 2004, Eric Morgat Hell’s bells, this …
Loire
L’Homme Vacheron hits the mark once again in this excellent vintage. What good value it is too. Sancerre ‘La Reine Blanche’ 2005, Domaine Vacheron A very gooseberry, floral nose …
Chablis
I’ve had the 2005 of this wine twice, and each time thought it was the best Chablis I have ever tried. 2004 is a less ripe, more ‘classic’ vintage …
Germany
I purchased some of this at an Oxford college tasting where the lovely Katarina Prum was present. I had to go up to her and compliment her on the …
Germany
I’ve had a few German wines over the last period of time, the quality levels of which have been very good. This is the first long gold capsule Auslese …
Germany
Cripes! Riesling Auslese Berncasteler Doctor 2001, Dr Thanisch (Erban-Thanisch) I have to summon my very darkest powers in order to fight the vivacity of this wine that is trying …
Burgundy
Lovely chap, Peter, he brought two lovely wines and we have three more. It was interesting to watch some of these wines develop over the course of the evening; …
Burgundy
The last couple of days general drinking are reported below: Riesling Serriger Schloss Saarstein Spätlese 2005, Schloss Saarstein Much like the last couple of bottles, and very unlike the …
Burgundy
I haven’t had access to my computer over the last couple of days, so here are brief notes about some of the tits wines I’ve had. Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru …
Burgundy
Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru les Cras 1995, Domaine G. Roumier Ah what a charming nose. Ripe cherries and strawberries with complex mineral aromas. This is a real lovely, very refined …
