Chateau Salauze 2013, Minervois. Appellation d'Origine Protegee. Rich and powerful, wonderful colour. Syrah, Carignan, Grenache. Languedoc-Roussillon.
Wednesday, 6 February 2019
Chateau Mazails 2011, Medoc
Chateau Mazails 2011, Medoc. Appellation Medoc Controlee. Cru Bourgeois. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot.
Lily Farm Bacchus 2014
Lily Farm Bacchus 2014.
"A small family run boutique vineyard established in 2005 that produces award winning world class wines.
https://www.lilyfarmvineyard.com/
Situated in a vale at Knowle and surrounded by beautiful East Devon countryside, we are within easy walking distance of the town of Budleigh Salterton, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and part of the historic Jurassic Coastline, England’s first natural World Heritage Site."
Notes from 2016 vintage; Pale silver lime-leaf green colour and full of delicate green fruit aromas. On the palate, elderflower with hints of gooseberry and herbaceous character. Crisp yet well balanced leaving a lingering finish.
Grapes: 91% Bacchus 9% Seyval Blanc
Alcohol 11.5% vol
Acidity 7.5 g/LResidual sugar <1.0 g/L
Acidity 7.5 g/LResidual sugar <1.0 g/L
Tuesday, 5 February 2019
Chateau Ferrande, Graves 2012
Chateau Ferrande, Graves 2012. Appellation Graves Controlee. A Graves is typically based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Tobacco and spice on the nose with deep red fruit and vanilla on the palate.
Sunday, 3 February 2019
Tour de la Tonnelle, Chateau Jeandeman, Fronsac 2012
Tour de la Tonnelle, Chateau Jeandeman, Fronsac 2012. Appellation Fronsac Controlee. Grand Vin de Bordeaux. Style Bordeaux Libournais Red (a Bordeaux blend).
Fronsac is located close to the northern bank of the Dordogne river, just a few miles to the west of Libourne. This town gives its name to the Libournais region. Libourne is also home to Saint-Emilion and Pomerol.
Patrick Puize, Vaillons "Les Minots", Chablis 1er Cru 2012
Patrick Puize, Vaillons "Les Minots", Chablis 1er Cru 2012. Chardonnay. Appellation Chablis Premier Cru Controlee.
Closerie des Alisiers, Chablis 2014
Closerie des Alisiers, Chablis 2014. Vielles Vignes (old vines). Chardonnay. Appellation Chablis Controlee.
Dauvergne Ranvier, Carianne 2013
Dauvergne Ranvier, Carianne 2013. Appellation Cotes du Rhone Controlee.
The village of Cairanne is situated just north of Orange, in the heart of the Cotes du Rhone region. Grenache (more than 50%)and Syrah and a small percentage of Mourvedre. A dark and brooding wine with ripe red and blackberry.
Chateau de Brissac, Anjou Villages Brissac
Chateau de Brissac, Anjou Villages Brissac. Appellation Anjou Villages Brissac Controlee. Cabernet Franc. Earthy red.
The appellations Anjou Villages (494 acres) and Anjou Villages Brissac (210 acres) are a selection of the best vineyard parcels within the larger Anjou AOC. The soils are schist with gravel covering in some areas. The climate is temperate maritime, drier over Anjou-Villages Brissac.
Corte Ibla, Nero d'Avola, Sicilia. Single Estate 2010
Corte Ibla, Nero d'Avola, Sicilia. Single Estate 2010. Local Nero d'Avola grape. Rich and powerful red with flavours of blackberry and ripe plum. Plus mocha, spice and liquorice.
Renato Ratti, Langhe, Nebbiolo 2011
Renato Ratti, Langhe, Nebbiolo 2011. Early drinking Nebbiolo from Langhe district. Misty, hilly district of Piedmont. Elegant cherry and raspberry fruit. A little oak.
Lanzaga, Rioja 2008
Lanzaga, Rioja 2008. Bodega Lanzaga was only founded in 1998 but it has created a strong sense of terroir, tradition, grapes and people. Their small mountain vineyards are frequented by wild boar, roe deer etc and their wine making is rooted in nature. Largely Tempranillo - aromas of dark fruit, liquorice and plum, with spice.
Jean-Claude Boisset, Cote de Beaune-Villages 2010
Jean-Claude Boisset, Cote de Beaune-Villages 2010. Cote de Beaune-Villages, Appellation d'Origine Controlee.
Castello della Paneretta, Chianti Classico Reserva 2011
Castello della Paneretta, Chianti Classico Reserva 2011 - a wonderful wine, purchased from Marks & Spencer. Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes from vineyards overlooking town of San Gimignano. 14.5% ABV. Deep ruby colour. Flavours of ripe cherries, mocha and wild herbs.
Cascina Polsino, Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2010
Cascina Polsino, Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2010. Piedmonte - deep red wine with appealing perfumes and a balanced elegant flavour.
Sylvaner, Vin d'Alsace 2013
Sylvaner, La Petite Taverne, Vin d'Alsace 2013. Grape; Sylvaner (Gruner Silvaner), which was once Germanys' most popular grape variety (now 5th). Pale gold. Aromas: pear, peach, yellow plum, flowers, honey, pineapple. Fruity and velvety on the palate - citrus and yellow fruits. Dry and medium bodied.
La Cour Maubourg 2011, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
La Cour Maubourg 2011, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru.
N.B. Saint-Emilion Grand Cru are produced under slightly tighter production restrictions than regular Saint Emilion wines. This is distinct from "Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe" (approx 64 Chateaux).
Yves Lambert, Domaine de Saint Just, Saumur Champigny 2013
Yves Lambert, Domaine de Saint Just, Saumur Champigny 2013. Appellation Saumur Champigny Controlee. Cabernet Franc. Dry light red - ruby red with dark reflections. Ripe, a powerful nose with candied fruit and pepper. Medium bodied and dry with generous and intense flavour, fruit and spicy.
Antoine Sanzay, Saumur Champigny 2011
Antoine Sanzay, Saumur Champigny 2011. Appellation Saumur Champigny Controlee (created in 1957). Cabernet Franc - light to medium bodied, often with vegetal characteristics, in particular green bell peppers. Sometimes, wrongly identified as unripe Cabernet Sauvignon.
Domaine de la Garenne, Sancerre 2013
Domaine de la Garenne, Sancerre 2013. Appellation Sancerre Controlee. Sauvignon Blanc - white, bracingly acid with a pungent aroma of gooseberries, grass, nettles and some minerality.
Chateau de Breze, Samur
Chateau de Breze, Samur. Appellation Samur Controlee 2012. Chenin de Breze. Chenin Blanc. Light gold. Intense now of white flesh fruits over a mineral and spicy background. Some exotic aromas.
Petit Chablis
Petit Chablis. Appellation Petit Chablis Controlee. The Appellation d'Origine Controlee of Petit Chablis on both sides of the Serein valley. 100% Chardonnay.
Dry, clear, white - developing aromas fo white blossom with citrus over a mineral base (sometimes referred to as odour of a flintlock gun!). Sometimes aromas of peach style fruit. Zesty and light, it has a fatness to complement the crispness and linger on the palate.
Laurent Botineau, L'Archers Muscadet Sevre et Maine 2013
Laurent Botineau, L'Archers Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur lie. Region: Pays Nantais Grape: Muscat Blanc. Good with shellfish, appetisers, snacks, lean fish and as aperitif.
Chateau La Rose Vosel 2011, Lalande de Pomerol
Chateau La Rose Vosel 2011, Lalande de Pomerol (just to the north of Pomerol). The wines of Lalande-de-Pomerol are a 'Bordeaux blend' made predominantly from Merlot, but may also contain Cabernet France, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.
Saturday, 2 February 2019
Kleinbuhr, Brut - Cremant d'Alsace
Kleinbuhr, Brut - Cremant d'Alsace. Fruity, dry and very fresh, sparkling wine, made with methode traditionnelle. Rich aroma with flowers, fruit, fresh bread and honey. Good with; shellfish, poultry, appetisers and snacks, lean fish, aperitif.
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