Category: Sub-interest wine
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‘Oh fancy!’-grade Beaujolais. I know some people who have raved about this wine, I hope it is nice. Moulin-a-Vent “Chateau des Jacques” 2005, Louis Jadot I’m surprised by how …
Bordeaux
I only own one bottle of Claret, I hate the stuff. Red Bordeaux is simply dull unless it is fabulously expensive, and most of them are still crap. After …
Alsace
Hermitage La Chapelle 1988, Jaboulet Slightly high-toned nose, it is a bit cheesy too. Not much fruit. Palate is a bit tough and dry and also lacks a bit …
Loire
Another day, another Savennières. This seems a lot less extreme than the Eric Morgat. Savennières Chateau de Chamboureau “Cuvée d’Avant” 2004, Pierre Soulez This has classic Savennières aromas, dampness, …
Loire
I am back drinking again. Hooray for wine! I was hoping for my first wine to be good, but I am very disappointed with this. Savennières Trie Spéciale 1997, …
Burgundy
Normally an excellent wine, even if it is getting a bit pricey these days. This bottle would have been a lot nicer a few years ago. Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes …
Champagne
Today marks six years since my partner moved to England. I wanted to open something good, but I fear I have fallen slightly below par. Champagne Brut Chardonnay 1998, …
Germany
A few days ago I tried a bottle of Van Volxem Riesling Scharzhofberger 2005 with a friend; I was terribly disappointed by it. The winemaker, Roman Niewodniczanski, has made …
Champagne
Today marks five years since my partner and I moved in together; a bottle of Champagne seems in order. The wine merchant I got this from claimed on their …
Alsace
Jean-Michel Deiss used to make really good, single-varietal wines in Alsace. Then he appeared to go quite mad and started making blends of different grape varieties; I’ve hated every …
