by Ray Johnson | Sep 17, 2008 | Burgundy, Chablis, Chardonnay, France
William Fevre, Chablis, Champs Royaux, 2007 There’s a sense of stones and wet pavement in the nose. There are tangy green apples in the mouth that go on for a long time – very refreshing. Champs Royaux is a special selection from assorted parcels. P&B...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 17, 2008 | Burgundy, Chardonnay, France, Macon, Macon-Vergisson
Verget, Macon-Vergisson, “La Roche” 2006 Lots of fresh ripe red apples in the nose – you can taste them in your mouth with a nice tang of acidity in this light-bodied wine. From Jean-Marie Guffen, whose Chardonnays have been a spot-on value. 13%...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 10, 2008 | France, Muscat Beaumes de Venise, Rhône, White Dessert
Domaine des Bernardins, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise 2006 A complex mix of fresh peaches, flowers and alcohol, in check for the style. The RS is on the low side so it would be better to look to fresh fruit as a pairing partner rather than a sweet baked dessert. 100%...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 10, 2008 | France, Languedoc, Minervois, Minervois La Liviniere
Chateau Sainte-Eulalie, Minervois La Liviniere, La Cantilene 2005 There’s lots of beautiful, sun-drenched New World fruit with black pepper as well. The wine is moderately dense, structured with chewiness and acidity and nicely balanced – delicious.The...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 10, 2008 | California, Collioure, France, Roussillon
Domaine La Tour Vieille, Collioure, La Pinède 2004 This wine showcases cooked fruit, pastry notes and a bit of cheese on top of a tannic backbone. The wine is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignane. Mis par Vincent cantie et Christine Campadieu a Collioure. 14.5%...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 10, 2008 | Corbieres, France, Grenache, Syrah
Col des Vents, Corbieres 2006 Black fruits dominate the nose; the mouth is light-bodied, lean and a little gripping. This is the budget Corbieres from Castelmaure made of 50% Carignane, 35% Grenache and 15% Syrah 13.5% $8.99 at Bottle Barn Castelmaure Corbieres Grande...
