by Ray Johnson | Sep 15, 2009 | Bordeaux, France, Late Harvest White, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, White Dessert
Chateau Grillon, Sauternes 2002 In the nose there are dried apricots, hay and a bit of nuttiness. In the mouth the wine is moderately sweet, with moderate viscosity and a nice thread of balancing acidity. This was probably on the crest about 2 years ago and it would...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 15, 2009 | France, Var, Vin de Pays du Var, Viognier
Domaine de Triennes, Vin de Pays du Var, Sainte Fleur, Viognier 2007 This wine sings the Viognier song as if from the New World. The nose features fresh flowers and fruits and quite a perfume. In the mouth this freshness carries through with a component we cherish so...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 13, 2009 | Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Dry
Dom Perignon, Champagne 2000 The nose shows fresh stone fruit with a sense of fresh peach tarts, still warm from the oven. In the mouth there is the characteristic acidity, a taste of green apples yet enhanced by a lingering creaminess – quite elegant. The...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 6, 2009 | Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Merlot
Chateau Lascombes, Margaux 2005 This wine is super toasty in the nose with hints of dark chocolate and cassis. The mouth is quite structured urging a good 10 years and more in the cellar, yet already the black fruit is popping out. Fire up the grill for a big steak if...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 5, 2009 | Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Dry
Louis Roederer, Champagne, Brut Premier nv The nose smells of fresh bread, mushrooms and biscuits topped with cinnamon. In the mouth this highly acidic sparkling tastes of green apples and peaches and lasts for a long time. The grapes behind the wine are 40% Pinot...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 5, 2009 | Cabernet Franc, France, Loire Valley, Rosé, Sparkling Dry
Bouvet-Ladubay, Brut, Rose, Excellence nv There’s a candied red fruit character in the nose while in the mouth, the wine is lean and acidic, perhaps a little green, with a bitter, pithy grip. The grapes are Cabernet Franc and are sourced from within and around...
