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2009 Domaine Laroche Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos

February 16, 2015September 9, 2016

I'm an impatient gal. I try not to be, but sometimes, I just can't help myself. I bought the 2009 bottle of Domaine Laroche Chablis last year, thinking I'd hold onto it for a few years, since Grand Cru Chablis can definitely take some age. But I saw it in... Read More

France Gamay Tasting Wine

Comparative Tasting 2012 Chateau Bonnet Beaujolais, Saint-Amour and Moulin-A-Vent

December 13, 2014September 9, 2016

I love side-by-side tasting. Nothing makes similarities and differences more apparent than by tasting wines together. I'm a big fan of Beaujolais, especially during the holiday season. People rave about the ease of pairing Pinot Noir to lots of different foods, but Gamay is even easier. Low in tannin, happy... Read More

France Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Wine

2009 Henri Bourgeois Pouilly-Fume La Demoiselle de Bourgeois

October 30, 2014September 9, 2016

Sauvignon Blanc is an easy grape to love, and when it is grown in the Loire Valley of France, it's even better. I'm a big fan of Sancerre (another region in the Loire) and in general, Pouilly-Fume (not to be confused with Pouilly-Fuisse which is Chardonnay from Burgundy) doesn't disappoint.... Read More

France Pinot Noir Tasting Wine

2010 Alain Corcia Les Avaux Beanue 1er Cru Pinot Noir

October 6, 2014September 9, 2016

Burgundy is tricky. As I've written before, some of my favorite wines are Pinot Noir from this prestigious region in France, but every time I try a new producer, I know it's a gamble. I'm not going to say I lost that bet with today's wine, I just didn't win.... Read More

France Mouvedre Red Blends/Other Tasting Wine

2010 Domaine Tempier Bandol

September 2, 2014September 9, 2016

In Provence, France, the Peyraud Family is producing some really stunning wines. Founded in 1834, Domaine Tempier uses organic farming, hand harvesting, and family tradition to create a Mourvedre blend that is an iconic expression of the Bandol appellation. When I first opened the bottle, it seemed tight and closed... Read More

France Pinot Noir Tasting Wine

2008 Domaine Gros Frère et Soeur Vosne-Romanee

August 17, 2014September 9, 2016

When it comes to my most beloved wines, red Burgundy is very high on the list. Nowhere else in the world does Pinot Noir achieve the magical, ethereal quality that it does in this part of France. All that magic though, comes at a price. The reputation of certain villages,... Read More

France Gamay Tasting Wine

2009 Domaine Diochon Moulin-a-Vent

August 12, 2014September 9, 2016

Why don't people drink more Beaujolais? Every time I open a bottle, I ask myself that very question. For roughly $25 you can get a great (not just good, not just tasty, but really damn nice) bottle of wine and tonight's Moulin-a-Vent (one of the 10 Beaujolais crus) proves my point exactly.... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot France Tasting Wine

2009 Le Baron de Brane, Margaux

July 28, 2014September 9, 2016

Let's talk for a second about Bordeaux. Some of the most expensive, highly demanded wines in the world come from this region. Unlike the rest of France where the vineyard is king, in Bordeaux, the Chateau that makes the wine is often the driving factor regarding price. Names like Mouton,... Read More

France Grenache/Garnacha Syrah/Shiraz Tasting Wine

2010 E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone

June 29, 2014September 9, 2016

There are some regions, some grapes, some styles of wine that just naturally fit. That's the way I feel about the Rhone region of France. From the powerful and meaty Crozes-Hermitage in the North, to my favorite Chateneuf-du-Pape in the South, I find something about these wines extremely appealing. For... Read More

France Gamay Tasting Wine

2010 Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly

June 24, 2014September 9, 2016

Beaujolais. I've written of my love of Beaujolais before, but now we're getting to the heart of the matter. Beaujolais is a wine region in France, considered part of the Burgundy region though Gamay is the primary red grape used for winemaking (vs. Pinot Noir for the rest of the... Read More