Tag: France
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
I’ll Drink to That: Burgundy Winemaker Pierre Morey
Episode 461 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Pierre Morey, whose family runs Domaine Pierre
I’ll Drink to That: Exporter Jeanne-Marie de Champs
Episode 457 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features Jeanne-Marie de Champs. Jeanne-Marie de Champs is the
I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Samuel Guibert
Episode 435 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Samuel Guibert, the co-owner and winemaker at
I’ll Drink to That: Mathieu Deiss of Domaine Marcel Deiss
Episode 386 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and features Mathieu Deiss, who works with his father at
I’ll Drink to That: Daniel Brunier of Vieux Télégraphe
Episode 357 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Daniel Brunier, a partner in the Vieux Télégraphe
I’ll Drink to That: Charles Philipponnat of Champagne Philipponnat
Episode 355 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Charles Philipponnat of Champagne Philipponnat, and offers a
I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Jean-Louis Chave
Episode 352 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Jean-Louis Chave of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave and Jean-Louis
