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Category Archives: France
Zind-Humbrecht 2014 Pinot Gris, Riesling (Alsace)
After hail effectively ruined the growing season for much of France in 2013, the climate gods dealt a kinder hand in 2014. In Alsace, it was a vintage for classic dry white wines. The winter was mild and some growers really hoped … Continue reading
Posted in Alsace, Daily happenings, France, Wines from other countries
Tagged Alsace, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Turkheim, Zind-Humbrecht
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Chateau Teyssier 2012, St Emilion
Ch Teyssier is that Grand Gru which sounds posh but tastes for the masses. With a price tag that’s more expensive than your average bottle, it’s not a stratospheric sum that would veer your gaze away. It’s simple label is … Continue reading
Posted in Bordeaux, Daily happenings, France, Saint-Emilion
Tagged 2012, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
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Laherte Freres Les 7 NV, Chavot, Champagne
Laherte Freres is one of the lesser known Champagne houses to be imported into Australia. But it has a relatively long history, established in 1889 and is currently being run by the 6th generation of Lahertes. They own 75 parcels … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Champagne, Daily happenings, France, Wines from other countries
Tagged Aranne, Champagne, Chardonnay, Chavot, Fromenteau, Laherte, Laherte Freres, Les 7, Les Clos, Petit Meslier, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
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Mas de Libian Vin de Petanque 2011, Coteaux de l’Ardèche, Rhone Valley
This is a ‘natural’ Vin de Pays hailing from an organic clay-limestone (with flat stones) vineyard in the Ardèche department of South-Central France. The Thibon family have owned the estate since 1670 and have developed it into a biodynamic operation since 2005. … Continue reading
Posted in Daily happenings, France, Rhone Valley
Tagged 2011, Ardeche, Grenache, International Grenache Day, Mas de Libian, natural wine, Rhone Valley, Syrah, Thibon, Vin de Pays, vin de Petanque
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Domaine de l’Oratoire St Martin Cuvee Prestige 2010, Cairanne, Cotes du Rhone
A great way to kick off International Grenache Day celebrations. From the fantastic 2010 Rhone Valley vintage, made with fruit off vines planted in 1905 (109 years old!), this is a 60/40 blend of Grenache and Mourvedre that sent 18 months … Continue reading
Posted in Cotes du Rhone, Daily happenings, France, Rhone Valley
Tagged 2010, Cairanne, Cotes du Rhone, Cotes du Rhone Villages, Cuvee Pretige, Domaine de l'Oratoire, Frederic et Francois Alary, Grenache, International Grenache Day, Les Douyes, Mourvedre, Oratoire, Rhone, Rhone Valley, St Martin
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Simple Palates, Seriously 