Daily Archives: November 29, 2007

Muscat Love?

Posted on November 29, 2007 by RJ

Domaine des Bernardins Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise 2005 Quite complex with apparent alcohol. 100% Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains. Mis par Cave Castaud in Beaumes-de-Venise 15% $12.99 (375ml) at Bottle Barn

Posted in France, Muscat, Muscat Beaumes de Venise, Rhône | Leave a comment

Baby Beaucastel

Posted on November 29, 2007 by RJ

Perrin & Fils Cotes du Rhone Villages 2004 Gamey with earthy notes and a fair amount of tannin. This wine is 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache. Mis in Orange 13% $9.69 at Bottle Barn

Posted in France, Rhône | Leave a comment

The Lighter Side of Rhone

Posted on November 29, 2007 by RJ

Chateau La Canorgue Cotes du Luberon 2006 Unfortunately this wine is showing its alcohol quite overtly. The grapes for this wine are Clairette, Roussanne, Marsanne and Bourboulenc. La Canorgue farms its 30 hectares biodynamically. Mis au chateau par Jean-Pierre et … Continue reading →

Posted in Coteaux-du-Tricastin, Cotes du Luberon, France, Rhône | Leave a comment