by Ray Johnson | Feb 28, 2008 | 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...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 15, 2007 | Burgundy, Chablis, Chardonnay, Macon, Puligny Montrachet
This flight features Chardonnay from 3 respected producers. There is an inexpensive Macon, a more formidable Puligny and lastly a Chablis with some age on it. Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon Macon 2006 This wine embodies the citrus side of Chardonnay with a light body...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 12, 2007 | Burgundy, California, Chablis, Chardonnay, Gevrey-Chambertin, Napa Valley, Rully, Volnay
Vincent Girardin Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux 2005 Very nice. Vinifié, élevé et mis en bouteille a Meursault 13.5% $24.99 at K&L Vincent Girardin .com Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay 2005 My notes from previous bottles of the 2004 and 2005 consistently note...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 18, 2007 | Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chablis, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Entre-Deux-Mers, France, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Uncategorized, Vouvray
This flight features 3 whites and offers an opportunity to contrast acid levels, weight and residual sugar. Chateau Sainte-Marie Entre-Deux-Mers Vielles Vignes 2005 Of the 2004 I noted a perfect balance of the grapes used and a great value. This 2005 bottle was losing...
