Category Archives: France

Pierre Paillard, Brut, Millesime 2002, Grand Cru, Bouzy, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France, 12.5%, C$78.99

Posted on July 24, 2013 by winellama

We took our own bottle to Provence Marinaside to enjoy with friends. Clear and bright, medium gold and with long lasting bubbles we enjoyed this on the restaurant’s patio on a fine Vancouver summer’s eve. On the nose, this wine … Continue reading →

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Domaine Naudet, Sancerre AC, Loire, France, 2011, 13% abv, 12.99 UK lbs

Posted on July 20, 2013 by winellama

History was made today, but were we ever early. Ahead of our time. Waaay bright and bushy-tailed. We arrived from St. Alban’s in Long Eaton near Nottingham well in advance of the U20 Women’s Rugby Nations Cup match between England … Continue reading →

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Chateau Cantin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AC, France, 14.5% abv, 23.99 GBP

Posted on July 16, 2013 by winellama

Another lovely wine available at the neighbourhood Waitrose. Seriously, for my Canadian readers, just imagine picking up a Grand Cru Bordeaux at Safeway. Ah, in my dreams. This classic Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend is clear and … Continue reading →

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Esprit de Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru AC, 2011, 13%, 12.99 UK pds

Posted on July 15, 2013 by winellama

It’s been a long day with Robin Hood. Nottingham was lovely, and hot. Hot, very hot. Given this, I’m sure Maid Marian would have approved of our decision to finish the day off with a little Chablis. This wine was … Continue reading →

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Chateau Carbonnieux, Grand Cru Classe du Graves, Pessac-Leognan AC, France, 2009, 13% abv, $C60

Posted on July 10, 2013 by winellama

In October 2012, I got up at 5am to purchase this wine at the local Bordeaux release upon the recommendation of my good friend, Chef Parker. So, who else to enjoy it with at a local Japanese ‘tall food’ restaurant … Continue reading →

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Champagne Brut Rose, Kirkland Signature MA, Janisson et Fils, Verzenay, France, 12% abv, NV, US$25

Posted on June 27, 2013 by winellama

Take a wild guess. Go ahead. How much wine do you think Costco sells at their 433 stores in the US and Puerto Rico each year, in addition to 165 more locations around the world? Costco sells some interesting stuff … Continue reading →

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Saint Chinian AC, Hecht Bannier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2010, 14% abv, $35 (down to $20)

Posted on June 19, 2013 by winellama

It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood, a beautiful day for a neighbour…Raquel from the BCLB is my neighbour. Let me just say how thankful I am that Raquel is my neighbour. She had the presence of mind (mostly because … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Grenache / Garnacha, Mouvedre, Monastrell, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | 2 Comments

Jolie Saison Gamay, 2012, 12.5% abv

Posted on June 8, 2013 by winellama

Available by September 17 only at Seasons 52 restaurants in the US, but here for an in-advance-tasting opportunity at the Wine Bloggers’ Conference 2013 in Penticton, BC, this wine is clear and bright, purple and has legs noted. On the … Continue reading →

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Rose, Chinon AC, Serge et Bruno Sourdais, Loire, France 2012, 12.5% abv

Posted on June 5, 2013 by winellama

WSET Fortifieds exam is done, check. Sparklings too, check. Had some beer, check. Now it’s onto the…. rosé? Yup, you read it right – the rosé. This wine is clear and bright and well, it’s gosh darned beautiful. Yes, beautiful. … Continue reading →

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Les Champs Vignots, Anjou AC, France, 2011, 11% abv.

Posted on January 28, 2013 by winellama

Straight from France’s Loire Valley in the appellation contrôlée of Anjou comes Les Champs Vignots, a demi-sec 100% Chenin Blanc wine. We enjoyed this with goat’s cheese topped with spicy Thai chili sauce, pork pâté and fresh green grapes. A pale shade … Continue reading →

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