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These are not varietal wines, they are the distillation of a place, a time and a culture
This will be a most interesting Bordeaux and Burgundy tasting and discussion. The wines will include some nice Burgundies from 2001 and 2002 vintages, Morey Saint Denis and Gevrey Chambertin, including the superb 'La Romanee', a good line-up of Bordeaux including the brilliant 2005 Chateau Lynch Bages and the 100 point wine 1997 Chateau Yquem, one of the greatest Yquems of the past 40 years.
These are not varietal wines, they are the distillation of a place, a time and a culture. Come and join us on Thursday 6th May
“But my purpose is to defend the opinion once attributed to Plato, that ‘nothing more excellent or valuable than wine was ever granted by the gods to man’, and I am confident that all those who are offended by this innocent endeavour give proof of their irrelevance.” Professor Roger Scruton in his brilliant new book I Drink Therefore I Am, A Philosopher’s Guide to Wine
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It seems the English winemakers have taken up the policy of talking up the 2009 vintage 'one of the best ever' with exceptional fruit despite mixed weather conditions. The vintage, we are told, was rescued by a long, warm autumn. Sounds familiar?.....
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The 2008 Decanter Man of The Year had a good 2009 selling his family's Francis Bacon painting, Triptych 1976 to Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich for £44m. The proceeds were swiftly re-invested in the purchase of Chateau Belair of St Emilion.
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2008 Chateau De Fontenille Blanc
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle, this is vibrant and uplifting. Packed with rhubrab, elderflower and green fruits, the Semillon gives great roundness and texture. A crunchy, refreshing wine, perfect for welcoming the spring. (UK magazine)
Normal retail $29
Your price $23
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