by Ray Johnson | Apr 10, 2008 | Burgundy, France, Gevrey-Chambertin, Pinot Noir
Domaine Arlaud Bourgogne Roncevie 2006 Give it time to open and then the cherries and earthy character will show. Plenty of acidity and a touch of tannin. Sourced from the lieux-dit Roncevie in Gevrey. Mis a Morey Saint Denis 12.5% $19.99 at Bottle Barn. Domaine...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 14, 2008 | France, Gevrey-Chambertin, Pinot Noir
Day 2 at Les Grands Jours provided an opportunity to assess the wines from the Cote-d’Or’s northern half. This is the territory famous for Pinot Noir. Gevrey-Chambertin has long been known for its muscular Pinot Noir. Such Pinot is a natural when...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 28, 2008 | Burgundy, Chambolle-Musigny, France, Gevrey-Chambertin, Pinot Noir
Deux Montille Chambolle-Musigny “Les Babilleres” 2005 This is brimming with fresh cherries and surrounded by a silky texture kissed by the taste of oak. The Pinot for this wine was sourced from Les Babilleres, situated between Les Charmes and the N74....
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 11, 2007 | Burgundy, California, Gevrey-Chambertin, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
This flight features Pinot all day. The first wine won Best of Class and went onto win the big award. The second is a red Burgundy from a top producer. Wines 3 and 4 were in the running for the BOC that De La Montanya won. De La Montanya Sonoma Coast Christine’s...
