Have no idea where the mess up is but cant seem to edit my Brittany blog. Cant write about oysters and mussels in Cancale, conquering the world at Pointe du Grouin, the pirate walk at Saint Malo or the shadiest hotel at Paimpol. It will stay in my memories.....
Also my package for Level 2 has arrived. Studies start once again.
But, in the meanwhile, since we have been on the Burgundy region, the last and final edition on the Chardonnay. These were some of the wines tasted at Christian's tastings:
CHAMPAGNE DELAMOTTE
A pale golden with straight line bubbles. They were interesting to look at. Lovely nose - tangy, green apple. As for the palate sweet, tangy, dryish. He introduced a new concept of the finish - Brut, with a little sugar. All in all - very interesting. Doubt I can buy it though - 33 euros.
CHABLIS-LAURENT TRIBUT (2004) - YONNE
Starwy colour with a sweet, fruity nose. A slight smell of sulphur though. On the palate orchardy fruits (I cant differentiate between the varous berries). A longish finish. recommended food - Cheese, oysters, sushi, white sauce. Affordable, I dont think so - 16 euros.
MACON SOLUTRE - CHATEAU DE BEAUREGARD (JOSEPH BURRIER - 2005)
Goldenish yellow, more viscous. I enjoyed the nose - peachy, spicy, smell of nutmeg and winter. It was a really smooth taste but not a long or a persisitent finish. Recommended food was salads or light chicken dishes. Down the curve at 14 euros. Christians input - 2005 was a great vintage. Should keep my eyes open for a deal.
ALAMOS CHARDONNAY - ARGENTINA
The last was most interesting. We had a french lady with us. She tasted it and went - this is great, very different. It was a darker yellow with the smell of moss, pine cones, pineapple and litchi. Of course, the taste was also sweeter, not too pleasant but it got better with some cheese. finish - not too long. The hit was 11 euros.
A recommended site was www.bbr.com and www.jancisrobinson.com
And on a final note, I desperately need a haircut. I think I will permanently keep a cap on these days. When the wind blows, I literally have a bald patch showing at the top of my head......not particularly appealing.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)

No comments:
Post a Comment