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Sunday, January 15th, 2012
Vintage: 2005
Type: Pinot Noir
Country: France-Burgundy-Givry
This wine comes from a good lineage: it is classified as a Premier Cru from one of the Grands Vins de Bourgogne (a particular, quality plot of land). I had the pleasure of trying the last bit at the end of the work day. This is a very easy drinking wine that would complement a light, spring or autumnal dinner.
Technical Analysis
Appearance: Clear, medium Ruby.
Nose: Medium and clean. Characteristics of red fruits such as strawberries and cherries. Hints of oak and vanilla. Some earthiness and truffle-like aromas.
Palate: High acidity, medium tannin. Flavour characteristics of red fruits and oak. Medium finish.
Conclusion: Very good.
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Tags: 2005, Burgundy, France, Givry, Pinot Noir
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Vintage: 2007
Type: Beaujolais
Country: France – Burgundy – Beaujolais – Fleurie
This wine is slightly different than your typical Fleurie since it has spent some time ageing in French oak. because of this, it still has the flavours that you would expect with the gamay grape: berries and fresh fruit. The oak adds a loving level of complexity and depth. This is a sophisticated Beaujolais . Excellent effort!
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Tags: 2007, Beaujolais, Burgundy, Cuvée Prestige, Domaine de la Madone, Fleurie
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
Vintage: 2009
Type: Aligote
Country: France
Last summer, my husband and I visited a beautiful vineyard that is owned and operated by a French brother and sister duo. Domaine Jacob is tucked away in a small town north of Beaune on the Cote d’Or Ridge, and it was here I was introduced (in English!) to local Burgundy wines.
What a delicious journey! This Aligote was one of the first dry whites that I truly enjoyed. It was bright, acidic and un-oaked. Did you know that “Aligote” should be consumed young, as it does not age well? Drink Aligote as much as possible because I fear that most people will abandon it in favour of the more common Chardonnay.
Do visit this winemaker in person! Lucien’s wife is a beautiful British lady who takes care of the tastings and sales. Chantal is Lucien’s sister and she can drive groups up to the vineyards to show you the grapes up close and personal!
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Tags: 2009, Aligoté, Bourgogne, Bourgogne-Aligoté, Burgundy, Domaine Lucien Jacob, France
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Vintage: 2009
Type: Beaujolais
Country: France – Beaujolais – Fleurie
This is a lovely Beaujolais with an excellent flavour full of fruit. Nice acidity and easy to drink. Tonnes of fruit on the palette – almost bursting with flavour. Nice hints of minerality as well.
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Tags: 2009, Beaujolais, Burgundy, Cuvée Tradition, Domaine de la Madone, Fleurie, France, Gamay, Wine, Wine Review
Sunday, January 30th, 2011
Vintage: 2009
Type: Beaujolais
Country: France – Beaujolais – Fleurie
A more serious Fleurie, though it is still quick youthful and fruity with a hint of frivolity. Excellent bottle overall full of fruits and light tannins.
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Tags: 2007, Beaujolais, Burgundy, Domaine de la Madone, Fleurie, France, Gamay, Grille Midi, Wine, Wine Review
Friday, December 10th, 2010
Vintage: 2009
Type: Beaujolais
Country: France – Beaujolais – Saint-Amour
This wine is an excellent value-for-money Beaujolais. From one of the larger producers in Beaujolais, there is a reason why Georges Dubœuf is so popular. Good marketing and a consistent reliable wine.
Full of fruit flavours, this wine is evokes joy and ease and is a fun wine that shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Lots of flower scents on the nose and a nice light ruby colour. Much more frivolity in this wine compared to the 2009 Juliénas
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Tags: 2009, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France, Gamay, Georges Dubœuf, Saint-Amour
Thursday, November 25th, 2010
Vintage: 2009
Type: Beaujolais
Country: France – Beaujolais – Juliénas
This wine is an excellent value-for-money Beaujolais. Full of fruit flavours, this wine is evokes joy and ease and is a fun wine that shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Lots of flower scents on the nose and a nice light ruby colour.
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Tags: 2009, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France, Gamay, Georges Dubœuf, Juliénas
