Category Archives: France

Viognier, Paul Mas, Pays D’Oc, IGP, Languedoc, France, 2013, 13.5% abv, C$14

Posted on November 30, 2014 by winellama

Looking for a wine that is easy to find, not terribly pricey, tasty and isn’t Sauvignon Blanc? I thought so. This Viognier could be the one. It has a clear, medium lemon colour with light legs and aromas of minerals, apricots … Continue reading →

Posted in France, OTHER, Viognier, WHITE | Tagged france, Paul Mas, viognier, white wine | 2 Comments

Hennessy, Pure White, Cognac, France, 40% abv, C$70

Posted on November 8, 2014 by winellama

Allen picked this bottle up in a Mexico duty free store and it’s not available in Canada or the US. Apparently it’s made exclusively for the Caribbean market where it’s enjoyed chilled from the freezer or mixed into cocktails. Who … Continue reading →

Posted in France, SPIRITS, WHITE | Tagged Caribbean, Cognac, Colombard, Folle Blanche, france, Ugni Blanc | 3 Comments

Carpe Diem, Melon de Bourgogne, Domaine de l’Ecu, Nantais, Loire, Vin de France, 12% abv, 2012

Posted on October 31, 2014 by winellama

I visited Domaine de l’Ecu in June 2014 about a week after writing the final Diploma exam. I was still recovering from WSET trauma – but eager to meet renowned winemakers Guy Bossard and Fred Niger van Herck at this … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Melon de Bourgogne, WHITE | Tagged clay amphorae, domaine de l'ecu, france, Fred Niger van Herck, guy bossard, loire valley, melon de bourgogne, nantais, natural wine | Leave a comment

Andre et Mireille Tissot, Brut, Cremant de Jura AC, Montigny-les-Arsures, Jura, France, 12.5% abv, C$35

Posted on September 5, 2014 by winellama

Jura is one of France’s smallest and most unusual wine regions. Located east of Burgundy and the Cote d’Or, it lies in the foothills of the Jura mountains on the eastern border with Switzerland. The wines of Jura are unique as … Continue reading →

Posted in Chardonnay, France, Sparkling Wine, WHITE | Tagged Andre et Mireille Tissot, Arbois, chardonnay, Cremant, Cremant de Jura, france, Jura | Leave a comment

Champagne Geoffroy, Volupte, Brut, Premier Cru, Ay, France, 12.5% abv

Posted on August 29, 2014 by winellama

We enjoyed an informative and gracious visit to Champagne Geoffroy in June 2014 and while there purchased this bottle to use in a toast to honour of my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary in August. Many of grower-producer Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy’s champagnes … Continue reading →

Posted in Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | Tagged brut, champagne, france, Geoffroy, Volupte | Leave a comment

Chateau de Fesles, Bonnezeaux AC, Loire, France, 1999, 13% abv, Edition Limitee, bottle #00235

Posted on August 28, 2014 by winellama

Château de Fesles is located in the Loire Valley’s Thouarcé district in the Anjou region, very close to the tiny village of Bonnezeaux and in between the Layon (which lies 1.5km to the south) and Loire (18 km to the north) Rivers. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Chenin Blanc, France, WHITE | Tagged Bonnezeaux, botrytis, Chateau de Fesles, Layon, loire valley, sweet wine | 2 Comments

Vouette et Sorbée, Cuvée Fidèle, Extra Brut, Champagne, France, NV, C$90.00

Posted on August 23, 2014 by winellama

I have slaved, seriously slaved for several years. So, after finding out I passed my final set of WSET Diploma exams, I wanted something worthy for the celebration. Into the fridge popped this bottle. Named after two vineyards, the Fidèle, Extra … Continue reading →

Posted in Champagne, France, Pinot Noir | Tagged Aube, biodynamic, champagne, Cuvee fidele, demeter-certified, extra brut, Hélène and Bertrand Gautherot, pinot noir, vouette et sorbee | Leave a comment

Domaine Huet, Le Haut Lieu, Molleux, Vouvray AC, Loire, France, 2008, 12.5% abv

Posted on August 21, 2014 by winellama

During our June 2012 visit to France, we visited Domaine Huet and enjoyed a tasting and tour with Johan. Before leaving for a scrumptious lunch of local Loire specialities engineered by Chef Christophe and his wife Natalie at a nearby … Continue reading →

Posted in Chenin Blanc, France, WHITE | Tagged biodynamic, chenin blanc, domaine huet, loire, vouvray, White | 3 Comments

Chateau Pradeaux, Bandol AOP, Provence, France 2007, 14.5% abv, US$45.95

Posted on August 14, 2014 by winellama

Mention Provence and most people conjure up images of the sparkling azure waters of the Mediterranean, olive trees and pink wines. In this case, the pictures are accurate – except for the wine. This nectar is the famous red Provencal wine from the … Continue reading →

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Chateau de Tracy, Pouilly-Fumé AOP, Loire, France, 2011, 13% abv, C$51

Posted on August 11, 2014 by winellama

Pouilly-Fumé AOP is in the eastern Loire Valley, just across the Loire River and to the east of Sancerre. This region is known now for its white Sauvignon Blanc wines that have characteristically pungent aromas and flavours of gooseberry and flint, but … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Sauvignon Blanc, WHITE | Tagged Comte Henri D'Assay, france, Kimmeridgian, loire, pouilly fume, sauvignon blanc, white wine | Leave a comment