by Ray Johnson | Nov 13, 2008 | Burgundy, France, Pinot Noir
Meo-Camuzet, Bourgogne 2005 At Les Grands Jours in the spring we were treated to a few of the domaine wines which were everything the reputation leads one to expect. With this wine we taste another bottle from the negociant line. Notes on the Morey from ’04 were...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 13, 2008 | Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits, Burgundy, Chardonnay, France
Domaine Anne Gros, Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits, Cuvee Marine 2006 The nose sports a nice combo of minerality and toastiness. The mouth is thick, rich and buttery yet balanced by a sense of green apples and their acidity, which keeps this wine from being cloying...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 12, 2008 | Alsace, Late Harvest White, Pinot Gris and Grigio, White Dessert
Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Alsace, Clos Jebsal, Selection de Grains Nobles, Pinot Gris There’s honey, caramel and minerals in the nose. In the mouth there is caramel framed by acidity to keep it fresh. The caramel flavor goes on a long, long time. Mis par Leonard...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 12, 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Napa Valley, Provence, Syrah, Vin de Pays des Bouches du Rhone
Domaine de Trevallon, Vin de Pays des Bouches du Rhone 2005 The nose sports the sort of lively, jammy fruit that we associate with California Zinfandel. Obviously it’s not, but it is the intensity of the fruit that I am trying to get at. Along with this, you...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 12, 2008 | Bandol, Mourvedre, Provence
La Bastide Blanche, Bandol 2006 The fruit has a jammy character, a bit liquer-like accentuated by the parfume of sweet flowers. In the mouth, the black fruits are ripe and the tannins are too, showing themselves in a velvety way – very nice. The vines are...
