This bouquet of this Grenache blend reminds me of the herbs that grow wild on the hills in the Midi mingled with aromas of chocolate and blackberries. Its opulent texture fills the mouth with sweet blackberry fruit that lingers on the palate for an unconscionable time.
The much-ballyhooed 2009 Bordeaux wines should be arriving in stores in just a couple of months. Some say it the best vintage in 30 years in Bordeaux, and if this First Growth is any indication, that just may end up being true. The wine is visually stunning with opaque, inky, purple hues. The aromas come rushing at you — sweet currants, blackberry, cocoa, oak, layers of stony minerality, and spice. It is enthralling on the palate with a powerful frame, highly extracted black fruits, layered, textured and built on pure power. A monumental wine that can cellar for 50 plus years. Made to go with beef, lamb or duck.
Light pink colour. Simple and slightly perfumed nose of strawberry. Light fruity taste, frizzante, off dry and a very light body. A gentle wine you can quaff almost absent-mindedly in the short term.
One of the lowest-priced white Burgundies you can buy, and, I have to say, it’s better than many at twice the price. A clean, fresh nose of apple, citrus and floral notes. It’s unoaked and crisp on the palate with green apple flavours and touches of citrus and minerals. Nice with fresh fish dishes.
A crisp and minerally style of Chardonnay made from a selection of vineyards. No discernable oak stylings, just pure citrus/apple fruit in crisp, clean style.
Straw yellow. Generous nose featuring flowers, cat’s pee, citrus, tropical fruits (mango) and a hint of smoke. A trace of residual sugar rounds off the lively acidity. Body is on the light side with an intense taste of ripe fruits and a long finish. Try it with mango chicken.
Shows citrus lemon and lime on the nose with stony minerality and soft spice from minimal oak aging. Lovely mouthfeel with fresh citrusy fruit and balance through the finish.