This is a heady Côtes du Rhône Villages wine. It opens to spicy and peppery aromatics. The palate is full bodied and the length on the finish medium. Spices, rosemary and some raisined, but savoury, fruit emerges with time. Ready to drink now. Rating: Good. Abv: 14.0. Price: $20. Website: http://tardieu-laurent.fr/en/la-maison-2/. Reviewed: May 2020.
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Benjamin Laroche l’Atelier Chorey-Lès-Beaune 2017
This is a restrained and elegant expression of village level Chorey Lès Beaune from Benjamin Laroche. In the glass, it has a coiled aroma of minerals and cherries. The palate has medium tannins, notes of refined cedar and an elegant finish. Enjoyable now, or over the next 5 to 6 years. Rating: Good. Abv: 13.0. […]
Réserve de la Comtesse Pauillac 2016
This is a delightful Pauillac from Château Pichon Comtesse de Lalande’s second label, the Réserve de la Comtesse. It has an aroma of blackcurrant and refined, unobtrusive cedar. The palate is medium bodied, with subtle length and a refined bearing. Ready to drink now or over the next decade. Rating: Very Good. Abv: 13.0. Price: […]
Les Vignerons Vermentino Colombard 2016
Les Vignerons Vermentino Colombard 2016 Wine Review
Domaine de Courbissac Les Traverses Minervois 2015
Domaine de Courbissac Les Traverses Minervois 2015 Wine Review
Coursodon Saint Joseph 2017
Coursodon Saint Joseph Wine Review
Château Barreyres Haut-Médoc 2014
Chateau Barreyres Wine Review
Domaine Faiveley Échezeaux Grand Cru 2012
The 2012 Burgundy vintage continues to provide very enjoyable wines that have sufficient fruit and charm to be approached now. From Domaine Faiveley, the 2012 Échezeaux grand cru has ethereal aromatics of cherry, blackcurrant and undergrowth befitting of this esteemed appellation. The palate is also delicious, with firm tannins and good length suggesting a long […]
Paul Blanck Schlossberg Grand Cru Alsace Riesling 2011
Schlossberg is an 80 hectare grand cru in Alsace that is situated eight kilometres from Colmar, overlooking the Weiss Valley. The Vins Alsace website actually has a lot of further information, including some very cool interactive maps that highlight the region’s stunning beauty. You can find it here. This wine from Paul Blanck is a very […]
Château du Cèdre Héritage Cahors Malbec 2015
This is a good malbec from Cahors in south western France. Less deeply coloured and fruity than its equivalents in Argentina, it has restrained aromas of red berries, earth, herbs and oak. The palate is earthy and savoury, with liquorice overtones. Some mid weight tannins and good length complete the picture. This wine can be […]