Bernede Clos La Coutale 2005 Cahors (Southwest France) Very tannic and muffled, as one would expect at this stage. What fruit is perceptible is dark, stewish, and almost espresso-like, but there are also some intriguing aromatics that struggle through the insulation. Theres little point in drinking this now. (7/09)
Poli-Julliard 2007 Patrimonio Clos Teddi (Corsica) 100% niellucciu (sangiovese). Strawberry and dirt, a bit blackened (not in the Cajun sense, thankfully), with a heady column of liqueur-like fruit (blueberry, perhaps) minus the alcohol. Despite this, the overall impression of the wine is fairly light and relatively simple. This is the sort of sangiovese youd want with a very slight chill, served on a beachfront patio as a red wine accompaniment to seafood. (7/09)
Bernard Baudry 2007 Chinon Les Granges (Loire) Roughly chopped herbs and bits of earth with dark green-tinged fruit. Not a cocktail wine, but highly versatile with food. Balanced and lightly-structured for short-term aging. (7/09)
Poli-Julliard 2007 Patrimonio Clos Teddi (Corsica) 100% niellucciu (sangiovese). Strawberry and dirt, a bit blackened (not in the Cajun sense, thankfully), with a heady column of liqueur-like fruit (blueberry, perhaps) minus the alcohol. Despite this, the overall impression of the wine is fairly light and relatively simple. This is the sort of sangiovese youd want with a very slight chill, served on a beachfront patio as a red wine accompaniment to seafood. (7/09)
Bernard Baudry 2007 Chinon Les Granges (Loire) Roughly chopped herbs and bits of earth with dark green-tinged fruit. Not a cocktail wine, but highly versatile with food. Balanced and lightly-structured for short-term aging. (7/09)