Recent content by Brian C

Chignard often hits that for me, Jim. Tried them yet?

2023 Vignai da Duline schioppettino. 12.5% and just lovely tonight. I visited several wineries in Friuli in 2023 and there was a sense in conversations with winemakers that Lorenzo and Federica were doing something special with their vineyards. This reminds me of old school Burlotto peleverga...

If $800+ opportunity cost per bottle doesn’t at least give you pause, then you’re operating with a different wine budget that me.

Sold all mine a couple years ago. Verset is up next.

Not only has time done that one no favors, but it was also truly awful right out of the gates.

2019 apparently marked a generational winemaker change, as well as some new purchased property at the very top of the hill. Will be curious to follow where the estate goes.

2019 Pavillon du Chavannes Côte de Brouilly ‘Cuvée des Ambassades’ was delightful over a couple days this weekend. Listed 12.5%. Crunchy red fruits and bright acidity. Very good balance. A bit underrated producer in my experience. Nice old school feel to it.

Huh. Consistently cheaper in my market.

I second the rec. They’re very good and even bottle in fiasco if you are short on candle holder ambiance. Always enjoy the notes. Thanks.

Not sure about previous editions but the 2024 version has English translation available

Id put in a strong rec for Estro in Venice. A bit off the beaten track in a pretty quiet area, but excellent on both food and wine fronts.

Don’t know what the status of this board’s direct message function is but could always try that.

I love these wines as well and was a bit surprised by the lukewarm reaction to the Aurora and rosato. I have historically found them fascinating and delicious. Wonder if it’s a vintage thing.

I’ve always found Alliet a little on the polished side for my tastes. Sounds like maybe that wasn’t your experience?

In my experience, they are lovely with age. Also in my experience, virtually no 2009s were lovely with age.