Florida Jim
Florida Jim
2007 E. Vatan, Sancerre Clos la Nore:
With Chavrie cheese and pecan crackers this was in the pantheon of all time great pairings; the wine was popped and poured and though showing young and tight, it was quintessential Sancerre. Just terrific stuff.
2007 Dom. J. Chamonard, Morgon Clos de Lys:
Pure, clear fruit and obviously Morgon; initially tight in the mouth but opens with air and delivers a textbook rendition of its place in a balanced, stylish format. A couple of years should be good to this; it has the acidity and structure for the cellar. With grilled salmon (rare) and steamed veggies, perfect. 12.5% abv and about $25. (My first wine from this producer; thanks for the tip, Eric.)
1989 Lynch Bages:
For me, the best showing of this wine in the past 15 years it was wonderful on release and then went green bell pepper all to hell now, it is back with considerable complexity, attractive cedar accents, lots of fruit and a worsted texture that just carries me away. Shows differently from moment to moment in the glass but never gets unbalanced or less enjoyable. Not a heart-stopping 20 year old Bordeaux but very, very good.
2006 T. et P. Matrot, Volnay Santenots:
Not a delicate or elegant wine; rather its rich, sturdy, has excellent acidity and yet is still nuanced. This is what I expect from Santenots but its still showing young, especially on the nose which was quite closed and a little waxy. Served with a dish of beans, kale and sausage, it did well. Has a shelf life and, at 13% and $25, Id say it is worth buying a couple one for now and one (or more) for later.
Best, Jim
With Chavrie cheese and pecan crackers this was in the pantheon of all time great pairings; the wine was popped and poured and though showing young and tight, it was quintessential Sancerre. Just terrific stuff.
2007 Dom. J. Chamonard, Morgon Clos de Lys:
Pure, clear fruit and obviously Morgon; initially tight in the mouth but opens with air and delivers a textbook rendition of its place in a balanced, stylish format. A couple of years should be good to this; it has the acidity and structure for the cellar. With grilled salmon (rare) and steamed veggies, perfect. 12.5% abv and about $25. (My first wine from this producer; thanks for the tip, Eric.)
1989 Lynch Bages:
For me, the best showing of this wine in the past 15 years it was wonderful on release and then went green bell pepper all to hell now, it is back with considerable complexity, attractive cedar accents, lots of fruit and a worsted texture that just carries me away. Shows differently from moment to moment in the glass but never gets unbalanced or less enjoyable. Not a heart-stopping 20 year old Bordeaux but very, very good.
2006 T. et P. Matrot, Volnay Santenots:
Not a delicate or elegant wine; rather its rich, sturdy, has excellent acidity and yet is still nuanced. This is what I expect from Santenots but its still showing young, especially on the nose which was quite closed and a little waxy. Served with a dish of beans, kale and sausage, it did well. Has a shelf life and, at 13% and $25, Id say it is worth buying a couple one for now and one (or more) for later.
Best, Jim