Sunday, February 3, 2013
1970
Fabulous 1970- clear tawny, clean nose of cedar, tobacco, pepper and a hint of dried black fruit. Still well balanced with soft tannins, nice acidity, and a complex finish. This wine has aged well.
Domaine les Aphillanthes
This is a very nice southern Rhone white blend which I would strongly recommend for those who like Viognier. It would be great with a white meat, but I find it good with cheese and a baguette too!
The producer has a nice range of wines, some of which I have tasted and all of which I have enjoyed.
The producer has a nice range of wines, some of which I have tasted and all of which I have enjoyed.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Same wine redux
Same wine, same server, great meal this time. Everyone is entitled to an off night.
I hope we can find this one in the States!
I hope we can find this one in the States!
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Pic St Loup
Great story associated with this property, and basically they were Bio before Bio existed.
Color between ruby and purple.
Nose is just absolutely wild- red and black fruit, spice (cinnamon and pepper).
And then it was just a youthful fruit bomb on the palate. Great balance and a fabulous long finish. That spice just stayed and stayed.
I liked this a lot. The wine list showed a 2008 and we were served a 2010. Researching the wine would suggest a bit more age is in order.
The wine was great but I would only recommend the restaurant because this is on the list.
Color between ruby and purple.
Nose is just absolutely wild- red and black fruit, spice (cinnamon and pepper).
And then it was just a youthful fruit bomb on the palate. Great balance and a fabulous long finish. That spice just stayed and stayed.
I liked this a lot. The wine list showed a 2008 and we were served a 2010. Researching the wine would suggest a bit more age is in order.
The wine was great but I would only recommend the restaurant because this is on the list.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Tavel
As usual, my preferred rose is again Chateau Trinquevedel, but Guillaume has added another option to his traditional and gastronomic wines. This is a lighter wine, with more citrus and acid, which represents a modern style for the lightly colored reds of Tavel.
I like this term, lightly colored reds. These are wines of maceration rather than of bleeding the must.
They have hit the spot with this new wine. Not as light and pale as a Provençal rose, but fruitier and more citrus than traditional Tavel. Added to the other wines of the portfolio, this fills a necessary slot.
I doubt any will make it back to the States with me, and it is not imported. The wine is designed for local restaurant, cafe, and bistro sale.
Someone has written the book I planned for Tavel. It is well done, and introduces the concept of a pale red wine of maceration. A good way to characterize traditional Tavel.
I like this term, lightly colored reds. These are wines of maceration rather than of bleeding the must.
They have hit the spot with this new wine. Not as light and pale as a Provençal rose, but fruitier and more citrus than traditional Tavel. Added to the other wines of the portfolio, this fills a necessary slot.
I doubt any will make it back to the States with me, and it is not imported. The wine is designed for local restaurant, cafe, and bistro sale.
Someone has written the book I planned for Tavel. It is well done, and introduces the concept of a pale red wine of maceration. A good way to characterize traditional Tavel.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Lunch at la Mirande, Avignon
Fabulous meal, thank you Antoinette and Otto.
So as a lunch we went with a Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, 2011. There were older offerings, but I am fond of the young CdP whites. Juliette Avril is a relatively old family run domaine.
www.juillietteavril.com
The wine is a pale yellow, with a hint of green.
The nose shows white flowers, ripe pears, and white peach.
The taste follows the nose, with a wonderfully balanced and crisp acidity.
Cepage is Grenache, Roussanne, Clairette, and Bourboulenc.
This is a wine we consistently have liked and drunk young, although the producer indicates it can age for several years.
So as a lunch we went with a Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, 2011. There were older offerings, but I am fond of the young CdP whites. Juliette Avril is a relatively old family run domaine.
www.juillietteavril.com
The wine is a pale yellow, with a hint of green.
The nose shows white flowers, ripe pears, and white peach.
The taste follows the nose, with a wonderfully balanced and crisp acidity.
Cepage is Grenache, Roussanne, Clairette, and Bourboulenc.
This is a wine we consistently have liked and drunk young, although the producer indicates it can age for several years.
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