Monthly Archives: May 2015

Henri Bourgeois Sancerre 2013

Posted on May 25, 2015 by

Henri Bourgeois, Les Bonnes Bouches, AOC/AOP Sancerre, Chavignol, Cher, 2013 Chavignol is 3kms west of Sancerre, on argilo-calcaire (clay-limestone) soils, in the ratio 65:35 in this vineyard.  Fermented and aged on fine lees for 5 months in temperature controlled stainless steel. … Continue reading →

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Tessari Recioto di Soave 2011

Posted on May 22, 2015 by

Tessari, Tre Colli, DOCG Recioto di Soave, Verona, Veneto, Italy 2011 Varietal garganega, natural cork closure, 13.5% abv, John Gordons, £20 WSET style tasting note Appearance: clear and bright, medium intensity gold, showing tears. Nose: clean on the nose, of … Continue reading →

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Domaine de Pelican IGP Pays d’Oc 2012

Posted on May 22, 2015 by

Domaine de Pelican, Le Montre du Soleil, IGP Pays d’Oc, Gignac (close to Aniane and Mas de Daumas Gassac), France, 2012 A blend of grenache noir, syrah and merlot; aged in oak, natural cork closure, 13.5% abv, ex cellar, €11 … Continue reading →

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Fevre Montmains Chablis PC 2010

Posted on May 21, 2015 by

William Fevre, Montmains, AOC/AOP Chablis Premier Cru, (northernmost) Burgundy, 2010 The Chablis appellations First, some words on Chablis … there are 7 GCs, and as of 20/04/14, 38 climats accepted for Chablis PC, the names of which can be used … Continue reading →

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CVNE Crianza Rioja 2009

Posted on May 20, 2015 by

CVNE (Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana), pronounced coonay, DOCa Crianza Rioja, Spain, 2009 A blend of 80% tempranillo, with 20% garnacha and mazuelo (aka carignan). Aged for 1 year in US and French oak, then a year in bottle … Continue reading →

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Dr Loosen Graacher Himmelreich Riesling 2012

Posted on May 20, 2015 by

Dr Loosen, VDP Riesling Kabinett, Graacher Himmelreich, Mosel, 2012 Graach is a Mosel village between Berncastel and Wehlen, the Himmelreich vineyard is steep, south-west facing with blue slate based soils. This wine: screw cap closure, 8% abv, widely available £13 WSET … Continue reading →

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