by Ray Johnson | Aug 14, 2010 | Cairanne, Cotes du Rhone, Cotes du Rhone Villages, France, Grenache, Rhône
Domaine Richaud, Cairanne Cotes du Rhone Villages, L’Ebrescade 2004 The nose features sweet black fruit, a bit of raisins, a light meaty character and a sense of the garrigue. In the mouth it is smooth and succulent, rich, with some viscosity, lots of fruit that...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 9, 2010 | Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Sparkling Dry
Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Champagne, Premier Cru, Gastronome, Blanc de Blancs, Brut 2004 This wine is the epitome of green apples in a glass, bracing and wonderful. This profile is emblematic of the house style and the length is amazing. Elabore in Cuis, 12%...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 9, 2010 | Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Dry
Egly-Ouriet, Champagne, Grand Cru, Brut Tradition nv The nose features biscuits and apples, apples that are fresh and those baked in an apple tart. In the mouth this bubbly is freshly fruity, embracing the taste of apples across the spectrum, green, red and yellow...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 7, 2010 | Champagne, France, Pinot Meunier
Egly-Ouriet, Champagne Premier Cru, Les Vignes de Vrigny, Brut nv disgorged August 2009 The nose features a veritable bread basket of smells from the boulangerie, buttered biscuits, freshly baked croissants and more great memories of France. In the mouth the flavors...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 7, 2010 | Bordeaux, France, Late Harvest White, Sauternes, Semillon
Chateau Suduiraut, Sauternes 1er Cru 2005 The nose features lots of honey, a bit of straw, tropical fruit notes and appropriate volatility. In the mouth it is thick and rich, lemony, tempered by acidity and reminiscent of a spoonful of creme caramel – yum. This...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2010 | Beaune, Burgundy, Chambolle-Musigny, France, Pinot Noir
Domaine G. Roumier, Chambolle-Musigny 2007 Give this some air to allow the fruit to emerge. Then there’s a mix of cherries, moist black earth in the garden and brown spices. In the mouth this is just a baby, with plenty of structure and bright cherry fruit. The...
