Château Léoville Barton, Saint-Julien 2010, France
Tasting Note: A red-fruit-dominated red Bordeaux that displays some concentrated notes of minerality and is delightful without being boring.[Read more]
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Michel Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2017 – Taste Purple & Ripe Black Fruit
Michel Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2017, France
Tasting Note: Taste purple with this elegant, Cote du Roussillon blend that reveals ripe black fruit.[Read more]
Domaine de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2011 – Displays Some Elements of Finesse
Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2011, France
Tasting Note: A red Bordeaux that displays some elements of finesse.[Read more]
Lucien Albrecht Crémant D’Alsace Brut – Can’t Beat Quality for the Price Point
Lucien Albrecht, Crémant D’Alsace Brut, Alsace, France
Tasting Note: After Champagne, Crémant D’Alsace is the second most popular sparkling wine consumed by the French, so if you want to drink like the French on a non-Champagne budget, this is the place to do a lot of exploration, and this is a good first bottle with which to start.[Read more]
Chateau Gazin Pomerol 2011 – Excels in Delivering Subtlety of Flavor
Chateau Gazin, Pomerol 2011, France
Tasting Note: A Pomerol that excels in delivering subtlety of flavor.[Read more]
Michel Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon 2017 – A Versatile Pairing Partner
Michel Chapoutier, Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon 2017, France
Tasting Note: A Roussillon white blend that is a versatile pairing partner for many a meal, including with the thin-crusted leek and pancetta tart I’m enjoying this evening.[Read more]
Chateau Jean Faux Sainte-Radegonde 2011 – A Solid, Basic, Red Bordeaux
Chateau Jean Faux, Sainte-Radegonde 2011, Bordeaux Supérieur, France
Tasting Note: A solid, basic, red Bordeaux.[Read more]
Domaine Robert Chevillon Les Cailles Nuits Saint Georges Premier Cru 2013 – Red-and-Black Fruit Shines
Domaine Robert Chevillon, Les Cailles Nuits Saint Georges Premier Cru 2013, Burgundy, France
Tasting Note: A red burgundy with ripe, red-and-black fruit that shines.[Read more]
Domaine Robert Chevillon Vieilles Vignes Nuits Saint Georges 2013 – A Ripe, Fruit-Forward Pinot Noir
Domaine Robert Chevillon, Vieilles Vignes Nuits Saint Georges 2013, Burgundy, France
Tasting Note: A ripe-fruit-forward red burgundy that proves you can enjoy pinot noir from Burgundy that isn’t under-ripe.[Read more]
Joseph Drouhin LaForêt Pinot Noir 2014 – Red Fruit Served in a Velvet Glove
Joseph Drouhin, LaForêt Pinot Noir 2014, Burgundy, France
Tasting Note: A pinot noir that is evocative of red fruit served in a velvet glove.[Read more]
