Archive for February 28th, 2008

Roaming for Rhone

Posted in February 28th, 2008

by Ray in California, Crozes-Hermitage, France, Rhone Blend, Rhône, Santa Ynez Valley, Syrah

Le Clos du Caillou Cotes du Rhone Vielles Vignes Cuvee Unique 2005
This is a solid wine, balanced in medium weight with ripe fruits and structure. The ripeness is such that there are liquer-like black fruits. The alcohol is showing a bit in this chewy wine. Sourced from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, this wine is a blend of 90% [...]

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Oh Burgundy

Posted in February 28th, 2008

by Ray in Burgundy, Chambolle-Musigny, France, Gevrey-Chambertin, Pinot Noir

Deux Montille Chambolle-Musigny “Les Babilleres” 2005
This is brimming with fresh cherries and surrounded by a silky texture kissed by the taste of oak. The Pinot for this wine was sourced from Les Babilleres, situated between Les Charmes and the N74. Winemaker Alix of the famous De Montille family. Mis en bouteille a Volnay. 13% $51.99 [...]

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Back to Burgundy

Posted in February 28th, 2008

by Ray in Burgundy, Chablis, Chardonnay, France, Macon

Verget Macon Villages 2006
Open this a little early to blow off the reductive funk and after 20 minutes the fruit will come through. From Jean-Marie Guffen, this Chardonnay has been a spot-on value in notes back to the 2003 vintage. Vinifie et mis en bouteilles in Sologny. 13% $14.49 at Bottle Barn Verget
Domaine Long-Depaquit Chablis [...]

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