Tag: France
Book Review: The New French Wine by Jon Bonné
In his 2003 science fiction novel Pattern Recognition, author William Gibson introduces the world to Cayce Pollard, an unusual protagonist
Vinography Images: A Kind of Solitude
Old, gnarled vines of Grenache, recently pruned, stand starkly against the fresh green of new winter growth at Domaine de
Vinography Images: Hallowed Ground
A small roadside shrine looks out over one of Domaine du Chevillard’s vineyards in the Savoie region of France, with
Vinography Images: Cobbled Together
The winter offers the most striking views in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region of France’s Rhône Valley. When the vines are bare,
Vinography Images: Old Soul
Old vines are appreciated for many things, but perhaps the first characteristic they convey is purely sculptural. After many decades
Moulin-à-Vent: 100 Years of Great Gamay
Today, on April 17, 2024, the producers of Moulin-à-Vent are stepping up and attempting to put the Cru in their
Vinography Images: Cellar Patina
Many wine cellars aim to be modern architectural marvels, but there’s nothing like the patina of an old cellar for
The Emotion of Savennières: The Wines of Thibaud Boudignon
Winemaker Thibaud Boudignon looks me straight in the eye and says, “I want fresh vitality in my wines and an
The Simple Deliciousness of Anjou Blanc
I have long counted myself a fan of dry Chenin Blanc and of Loire Valley Chenin Blanc in particular. However,
The Flavor of Luxury: What Does Cristal Taste Like?
I occasionally have strangers regularly confess to me, with more than a little embarassment, that they don’t really like Champagne.
Let’s Talk About Bruno: The Simply Delicious Savoie Wines of Bruno Lupin
I followed Google Maps through the little Haut-Savoie village of Frangy and up a steep hillside into the vineyards, eventually
Same Chenin, Different Pleasures: Tasting Vouvray and Savennièrs
I don’t suppose that it’s an uncommon experience, but I definitely came back from my recent press trip to the
A Boatload of Flavor: Tasting Some Smaller Loire Producers
A couple of weeks ago I resumed something that has been a regular periodic activity of mine for more than
Chiseled Brilliance: The Wines of Domaine de Chevillard
There’s a certain formula for excellent artisan-scale wines from the so-called “old world” that I have run across many times
When Stones Speak: The Wines of Domaine des Ardoisières
Some truly great wines sneak up on you, sip after sip, taste after taste—deepening, resonating, and ultimately resolving into your
The Forest Dreams of the Savoie Vine: The Wines of Domaine Curtet
Can you taste integrity? Spend enough time thinking and talking about wine, especially great wine, and inevitably you have to
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 11/22/20
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 8/2/20
Welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them
I’ll Drink to That: The Lifetimes of Russell Hone
Episode 464 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Russell Hone, who lives and works in
