The Henry Fessy, Brouilly, 2009 was heartier than the first Beaujolais. I immediately knew that this one would pair well with hearty cheeses. Then, as I reviewed the tech sheet, there it was? ?Bold cheeses, T-Bone steak or rib-eyes, ... In light of this may I suggest the J. Lohr Estates Wildflower Valdiguié from the Arroyo Seco appellation of Monterey County (and at $10 a great deal). Originally thought to be the Gamay Noir grape of France's Beaujolais winegrowing region, ...
... most iconic domaines; although somewhat longer in the tooth than Lapalu, having started work on the family domaine in the early-1980s, there are certain similarities between the two estates, in winemaking philosophy in particular. ... His Côte de Py cuvée hails from Morgon, just north of Brouilly, an appellation with a reputation for wines that can age well; Foillard himself recommends drinking it for ten years after the vintage, I would be surprised if it did not ...
Henschke Mount Edelstone 2005 ? Voyager bEstate/b Cabernet Merlot 1999 ?. Chateau du Bluizard bBrouilly/b Grand Cuvee 2001. Chateau du Bluizard bBrouilly/b Grand Cuvee 2001. A big nose, leathered red cherries, barky spices, earth, mushroom compost, a bit of cream, quite rich really. The palate is full, red cherries, somewhat liqueured, with minerals and tangy cherries on the finish. Full flavoured, sweet fruits with some savouriness, smooth, impressive for the price. ...
