by Ray Johnson | Jan 20, 2009 | Burgundy, Chardonnay, France, Puligny Montrachet
Deux Montille, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, “La Garenne” 2005 As in the Montagny tasted previously, Burgundy’s minerality comes through and this time with a shower of oak. This wine is rich with nuttiness and doughiness but has a razor of acidity behind it....
by Ray Johnson | Nov 25, 2008 | Beaujolais, Burgundy, France, Gamay, Nouveau
Joseph Drouhin, Beaujolais, Nouveau 2008 This is a very clean Nouveau with traditional bubble gum in the nose. The mouth is an explosion of the fruity style you expect, with tart acidity and a bit of tannic grab – nice. Mis by Drouhin, negociant eleveur a Beaune...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 14, 2008 | Bourgogne Passetoutgrain, Burgundy, France, Gamay, Pinot Noir
Domaine Jean Tardy & Fils, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain, Vieilles Vignes 2006 The nose features lively black fruit, black licorice and a little volatility. The mouth is quite fruity, with a fresh juicy character, vitamin C like sharp acidity and a little bit of green...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 14, 2008 | Burgundy, Chardonnay, France
Domaine Anne Gros, Bourgogne, Chardonnay 2001 The last time I poured this it wasn’t a big hit but it really showed nicely. Today it’s pushing a little further over the hill with more nuttiness and volatility that will put off some. Yet I love the...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 14, 2008 | Burgundy, France, Marsannay, Pinot Noir, Rosé
Domaine Bart, Marsannay, Rose 2007 The nose combines strawberries and minerality. The red fruits carry through in the mouth with a creamy texture and acidity for freshness. This is a nice example of the appellation and a fair price as rose wines keep going up in price...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 14, 2008 | Burgundy, France, Saint-Bris, Sauvignon Blanc
Domaine Ghislaine et Jean-Hugues Goisot, Saint-Bris 2007 Of course all of the wines in this northern outpost of Burgundy do not go by the name of Chablis. We had an opportunity to visit the cellar in Saint-Bris-le-Vineux during our visit in March and the wines proved...
