French Wine

• Oct 13, 2009

  We did a tasting last weekend and opened a "2004 Louis Jadot Clos Vougeot " - guys this burgundy is so elegant so well balanced - its like a velvetty caress of the most passionate lips ... you can taste the supple nuances of the grape and terroir as your tounge swirls around in... Read moreWe did a tasting last weekend and opened a "2004 Louis Jadot Clos Vougeot " - guys this burgundy is so elegant so well balanced - its like a velvetty caress of the most passionate lips ... you can taste the supple nuances of the grape and terroir as your tounge swirls around in her innate beauty ... you feel her warmth drip down your molars as your tounge explores the tannins ... as your lips gently suck down and you close your eyes to truly enjoy the passion you lose yourself to sheer extacy and joy .... she is so seductive - she will keep wanting you for more :P http://shop.melangewines.com/2004-L...    (hide)

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• September 2010

  Garagiste is a great way to introduce yourself to wines from around the ... the offers seem to be from France and have been a great introduction to help me discover some real good French wines!There are also a decent number of offers from the Pacific NW.  Check out the Mystery... Read moreGaragiste is a great way to introduce yourself to wines from around the ... the offers seem to be from France and have been a great introduction to help me discover some real good French wines!There are also a decent number of offers from the Pacific NW.  Check out the Mystery Wine craze that Garagiste has introduced.  I think they are approaching their 10th offering.They have had two offerings for Fall Line Cabernet.  This is a great wine and the Garagiste offers were both at real good prices.Garagiste is also a great way to encounter the How Much is Too Much problem. :-    (hide)

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  September 2010

  Bordeaux Château Parenchere Bordeaux Superior 2006

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  The bottle recommends decanting for 2 hours; I recommend an overnight decant. After 2 hours it was still pretty austere. Balanced pretty well, but just kind of difficult to capture. By the next day it had exploded. The nose wasn't overpowering, but it was direct and the wine... Read moreThe bottle recommends decanting for 2 hours; I recommend an overnight decant. After 2 hours it was still pretty austere. Balanced pretty well, but just kind of difficult to capture. By the next day it had exploded. The nose wasn't overpowering, but it was direct and the wine tasted exactly how it smelled. I know it's not really the profile but I had trouble convincing myself that I wasn't putting smoked bacon in my mouth. The nose was emphatically smokey and the mid-palate was a mix of a little mesquite/barbecue/smoked ham. I'd say it was slightly more fruit-foward. Maybe my palatte was off, but it definitely took a day to open up and after that it was very straight-forward.I'm not sure how to rate this because it started so closed-off. Overall, I'd say this wasn't a spectacular experience and tasted a little cheaper than $16.    (hide)

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  September 2010

  Chateau de Sancerre Sancerre 2007

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  I had this wonderful wine for the first time at Chez Catherines in Westfield, NJ. Its the lightest and fruitiest Sauvignon Blanc I have ever tasted. My wife and I were enchanted by it.. Highly recommended!!

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• September 2010

  And, with absolutely no tongue in cheek, welcome to Snooth, Hamish. I still ... in Bordeaux and Southwestern France. Where in the latter do you travel much

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• September 2010

  Thanks for all the comments. I have taken them all on board....negative and ... trade working in the UK, France, Australia and South Africa

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• September 2010

  Over the last few years I have aquired about 70 bottles.I am always on the ... ,some from the annual London France Show,and others from trips to France.I live in a first floor flat with no cellar so I keep them in the wardrobe I do not consider myself a collector but somebody who... Read moreOver the last few years I have aquired about 70 bottles.I am always on the ... ,some from the annual London France Show,and others from trips to France.I live in a first floor flat with no cellar so I keep them in the wardrobe I do not consider myself a collector but somebody who enjoys wine and exploring the different wines.I only usually drink one per week but give a lot away.           At the other end of the scale,a couple of years ago the Queen's sommelier was interviewed on tv when he revealed that Buckingham Palace has one of the world's best cellars.He reckoned on 25,000 bottles with the oldest going back to the Napoleonic Wars.The purpose is to be able to serve quality wines at State occasions.When Mr Sarkozy and his wfe spent the weekend ,a '61 Lafite was served to a couple of hundred people at the official dinner.A couple of months ago a newspaper article revealed that this year the said sommelier has spent £18,000 on replenishing this cellar.I am sure many of us would enjoy just a look at this cella    (hide)

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  September 2010

  Château Camensac Haut-Médoc 1995

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  Drink Now

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  September 2010

  Chateau Batailley Pauillac 1996

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  I have not had many Bordeaux's from this time so cannot say if this is excellent or not. I certainly enjoyed it, rich, deep, full of vibrance and would have drunk more if the bottle would have allowed me. Sadly it did not and finished too quickly.

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  September 2010

  M. Chapoutier Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne 2003

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  Deep and dark, this is powerful stuff. Dark fruit is quickly replaced by mint, aniceed and tar and the finish goes on forever. It isn't cheap but its a very nice glass.

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  September 2010

  Domaine Michèle & Patrice Rion Chambolle-Musigny Premiere Cru les Charmes 2001

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  Not bad at all but then considering the price I expect it. Underlying raspberry sharpness and a long fine finish, one of the better Pinot's but then I have not had that many from this area before.

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• Aug 6

  "Ridiculously cheap" yet "drinkable" - how often do you find those phrases together in connection with French wine? See them dance together on the Sediment blog at www.sedimentblog.com Read more"Ridiculously cheap" yet "drinkable" - how often do you find those phrases together in connection with French wine? See them dance together on the Sediment blog at http://www.sedimentblog.com    (hide)

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• Aug 4

  Love France - love French wine!

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• Jul 3

  Do you have any wine from corsica, please thanks

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• May 5

  chateau maucaillou

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• Feb 11

  For my tastes, living in the Washington, DC metro area, French wines have better value than California wines. I can find many French reds, particularly from the Rhone Valley, in the $15 to $20 price range that are better than anything I have had from California in that price range.

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• Sep 13, 2009

  Hi~i'm the new member..can anyone willing to tell me what type of wine can pair with this food: oysters served with fresh horseradish creme and lemon wedges...thank you

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• Sep 7, 2009

  I agree with schellbe concerning Beaujolais, and you should try the AOC Chénas wines from Château des Jean-Loron. Here is the website : http://www.vins-de-bourgogne-sud.com You will find very original, typical and greedy wines. Read moreI agree with schellbe concerning Beaujolais, and you should try the AOC Chénas wines from Château des Jean-Loron. Here is the website : http://www.vins-de-bourgogne-sud.com You will find very original, typical and greedy wines.    (hide)

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