by Ray Johnson | Apr 6, 2012 | British Columbia, Canada, Gamay, Okanagan Valley
We recently enjoyed a mature wine from Beaujolais so I thought it a good idea that we try a wine from the cellar made from the same grape in the New World. Some years ago we enjoyed a week’s holiday in the Okanagan and the memory is still vivid – wine,...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 19, 2010 | Beaujolais, Burgundy, France, Gamay
Louis Jadot, Beaujolais-Villages 2008 The nose expresses the essence of fresh grapes with a bit of earthiness. In the mouth the fruit is bright, the acidity lively and the tannin just a hint in the background. This is perfect when you want a bit of lightly-chilled red...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 24, 2009 | Beaujolais, Burgundy, Fleurie, France, Gamay
Georges Duboeuf, Fleurie 2008 There’s a lively sense of black fruit in the nose with a bit of earthy complexity that works to enhance the wine. In the mouth the thread of fresh fruit continues, the acidity is engaging and the body is light – nice. Mis en...
by Ray Johnson | May 20, 2009 | Aligote, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Cremant de Bourgogne, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Dry
Louis Bouillot, Cremant de Bourgogne, Perle de Vigne, Grande Reserve, Brut nv There’s a moderate level of concentration and a good deal of complexity for the price. The grapes behind this methode traditionnelle are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay and Aligote....
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...
