Tag Archives: france

Domaine Jules Desjourneys, Moulin-à-Vent, Cru Beaujolais, France, 2009, 13.5% abv.

Posted on June 7, 2015 by winellama

Moulin-à-Vent is one of the most special of the Beaujolais crus and the wine can most closely resemble fine Burgundy when aged. In fact, this bottle doesn’t even mention Beaujolais on the label but instead, refers to red ‘Burgundy’. Make … Continue reading →

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Gaston Chiquet, Tradition Brut, Premier Cru, Dizy, Champagne, France, RM, 12.5% abv, NV (Magnum) @ Marquis Wine Cellars

Posted on June 3, 2015 by winellama

A grower-producer from the cool named, Dizy located just north of Épernay, the Chiquet family has been growing vines and making Champagne for generations. The current crop of Chiquets include brothers Antoine and Nicolas with Antoine’s daughter Marion. Their 23 ha … Continue reading →

Posted in Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | Tagged 12.5% abv, champagne, chardonnay, Dizy, france, Gaston Chiquet, Magnum, marquis wine cellars, nv, pinot meunier, pinot noir, Premier Cru, RM, Tradition Brut | Leave a comment

Guiborat Fils, Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut, Grand Cru, Cramant AC, Champagne, France, 2005, 12% abv.

Posted on March 23, 2015 by winellama

Owned by Richard and Karine Fouquet, this Guiborat Fils Grand Cru vintage champagne is produced from Chardonnay grapes in the quaint French village of Cramant. Richard is the 5th generation of his family to be making champagne and he farms 8 ha … Continue reading →

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Jacquesson, Cuvée No. 736, Extra Brut, Champagne, France, 12% abv, C$75 @ Marquis

Posted on March 23, 2015 by winellama

A celebrated Champagne house in operation since 1798, Jacquesson has been owned since 1974 by the Chiquet family and is located in Dizy, just north of Epernay. The family owns 31 ha of vineyards throughout Aÿ, Avize and Oiry, all Grand Crus, … Continue reading →

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Domaine Huet, Le Mont, Sec, Vouvray AC, Loire, France, 2010, 13.5% abv.

Posted on December 13, 2014 by winellama

I just can’t get enough. Chenin Blanc wines rank up there amongst my favourites; they’re so versatile. All styles are possible – from sweet, botrytis affected dessert wines to slightly off dry versions, to dry, linear, deeply mineral bottles and … Continue reading →

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AE Dor, XO Cognac, AOC Fine Champagne, France, 40% abv, 95 GBP (C$170)

Posted on December 4, 2014 by winellama

This arrived safely nestled in a suitcase following a trip to England. None is imported into Canada although some finds its way to the US via various importers, and it is available in some of the finest European and Japanese restaurants. The … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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