Daily Archives: October 28, 2008

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Posted on October 28, 2008 by RJ

Andre Brunel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Les Cailloux 2005 The nose sports smoke and a healthy but appropriate dose of brett for this wine, accentuating a meatiness. The earthiness repeats in the mouth with an explosion of red fruits. The structure provides the … Continue reading →

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Domaine Olivier Guyot, Marsannay, La Montagne 2003

Posted on October 28, 2008 by RJ

Give this wine some time to blow off the stink. Then you can see the cherries, cola and earthy forest floor notes in the nose. There are gamey flavors in the mouth, with the acidity you’d expect and a rather … Continue reading →

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Wines of France

Posted on October 28, 2008 by RJ

Verget, Macon Villages, “Grand Elevage” 2006 There’s a mix of minerality and doughy notes in the nose while the mouth is steely with a bit of slipperiness coating the tongue, adding richness to the austerity. From Jean-Marie Guffen, whose Chardonnays … Continue reading →

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