Category Archives: France
CAVE DE RIBEAUVILLÉ TERROIRS RESERVE PINOT GRIS
When I first was offered this wine at my GFs place the first though that crossed my mind was … huh … I didn’t know Alsace did a Pinot Gris? The next though was how curious, a French label that … Continue reading
Lucien Crochet Sancerre Rouge la Crois du Roy 2008
Another one from the Trialto Try and Buy event. I’ve had a number of Sancerre wines but they’ve always been whites. I had to check and sure enough Sancerre Appellation red is a Pinot Noir! Always good to try something … Continue reading
2008 J.P. Chenet Pinot Noir
I had this one at the iYellow Pinot event. This one has a fancy bottle … woohoo, and it’s from France, must be good no? Ruby in color with an earthy funky nose not uncommon with Pinot Noirs. On the … Continue reading
CHÂTEAU TOUR D’HORABLE 2005
When I see a Bordeaux with a reasonable rating from 2005 under $20 I jump at it. This one caught my eye, they had put Natalie’s write up on the wine there. The wine is dark in color with a … Continue reading
2008 PHILIPPE DE ROTHCHILD Chardonnay
Yellow in color mild on the nose. On the mid pallet are some semi sweet honey suckle flavors with no oak, cream or butter. This is a mild non descript wine 87 or so. It’s not a bad wine, but … Continue reading
LES VIGNES DE BILA-HAUT 2008
This wine is dark in color with lots of nice dark fruits coming through on the nose. On the mid pallet the wine is a smooth well balanced wine with dark cherries coming through and some nice dry pucker power … Continue reading
LOUIS JADOT MACON VILLAGES CHARDONNAY 2007
The wine is pale in color very mild on the nose. On the mid pallet are some very subtle chard flavors with little to no oak present and alcohol well under control. This is not really a fruit forward wine … Continue reading
DOMAINE BOUDAU LE CLOS 2008
A friend gave me this wine as a gift. The wine is dark in color with lots of deep dark fruits coming through on the nose as well as some alcohol. On the mid pallet are flavors to match the … Continue reading
LAURENT MIQUEL PERE ET FILS CHARDONNAY
Pale in color mild on the nose with some chard smells coming through. On the mid pallet this wine is VERY subtle. When I first tried it I paired it with a pork chop and I must say I was … Continue reading
PHILIPPE DE ROTHCHILD SAUV BLANC 2009
The wine is pale in color, with a varietal Sauv blanc nose, albeit on the milder side. There’s the usual lemon, citris and grass coming through. On the mid pallet the flavors are spot on and match the bouquet. Again, … Continue reading
CHÂTEAU DES CHABERTS CUVÉE PRESTIGE 2007
Another one from the Churchill Cellars portfolio tasting. The wine is dark in color mild on the nose. In the mid pallet the wine has some of the varietal Provence sweet red berry flavors but not over the top. Some … Continue reading
CHATEAU DE GOURGAZAUD AC MINERVOIS
Another one from the Churchhill wine cellars annual tasting event. This wine is dark in color mild on the nose. On the mid pallet are some very nice dark fruits cherries/blueberries and the like. The wine is medium in finish … Continue reading
DELAS FRÈRES LES LAUNES CROZES-HERMITAGE 2007
This wine presented me with some challenges for how to write it up. The initial thought was to put yuk and leave it at that. Then the thought crossed my mind, that perhaps, that might not be helpful. So I … Continue reading
Trimbach Riesling Alsace 2007
Another wine from the Wine Spectator top 100 of 2009 it came in at #55 and they gave it a 91 for $18US. The wine is quite pale in color, mild on the nose with some varietal Riesling bouquet. On … Continue reading
CHATEAU PECH-REDON L’EPERVIER 2004
I hate to say this, but I actually agree with Parker again! Who knew. This wine is deep in color. exceptionally mild on the nose. But that’s where the mild stops. On the mid pallet are some lovely fruit flavors. … Continue reading
DOMAINE GALEVAN PAROLES DE FEMME COTES DU RHONE 2007
I picked this one up last night and tried it straight off. The wine is a smack on varietal Cotes du Rhone. A good value for the money. The tastes are the typical, slightly sweet, cassis flavors with a medium … Continue reading
2007 Pierre Sparr Gewürztraminer (Alsace)
Wines do not have to be expensive, well marketed or reviewed to be enjoyable. So many times a snooty wine reviewer will pass over the low priced mass produced wine because they simply will not lower themselves. More so you … Continue reading
CHATEAU SAINT-ROCH CHIMERES 2006
The rating makes on this wine caught my eye, it looks like a bargain. The wine is 65% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 10% Carignan. As usual I find Parker is high in his rating. I believe this one really deserves … Continue reading