Although Chateau La Sauvageonne lies only about 50 kilometres west of the bustling city of Montpellier (famous, amongst other things, for its university, including for viticulture), getting to the village in Larzac reminds a bit of driving through the countryside of Tuscany with its narrow roads and stone houses. When you arrive …
Read More »Champagne William Deutz 2006
Champagne Deutz is the house champagne of the Peninsula Hong Kong. Dedicated to the founder of the house, Cuvée William Deutz is one of their top wines. It is made up of about two-thirds Pinot Noir, a third of Chardonnay, and a pinch of Pinot Meunier. 2006 is a very …
Read More »Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve
This entry level non-vintage overdelivers big time. Not reductive nor skinny. Yet, not oxidative at all. Instead, there’s roundness of freshness, depth, and developed and layered fruit. Bright light gold. Quince, brioche, dried citrus peel and star anise spice. Medium-plus bodied. Versatile. Enjoyable as an aperitif and with first courses, …
Read More »Facebook Postings
Welcome to EDITION 728 of GRAPEVINE Greetings from back from France two days ago. Next week, there will be no postings on our websites as I am travelling to Shanghai to launch our new magazine 100 there. There is a waiting list to get into that dinner where 110 participants will congregate at …
Read More »Social Media Platforms
Welcome to EDITION 727 of GRAPEVINE Next Monday 18 to 27 February 2019, there will be no postings on our websites. Instead, I will be writing on the following social platforms: The platforms are managed for me by our Sales & Marketing Manager Ms YU Kayan, who also translates them into Chinese …
Read More »Domaine Saint-Andrieu Lily Rose Cotes de Provence Rosé 2016
This Provencal estate is owned by the same proprietors of Chateau Talbot, namely Jean-Paul Bignon and Nancy Bignon-Cordier. It is named for one of their daughters, whose nick-name is Lily. Light pink, the blend is of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and Rolle (also known as Tempranillo). Peach and delicate red fruit …
Read More »Initio Sauvignon 2016
Very light in colour. The nose is a gentle wave of limes. And the palate very elegant. Medium-bodied, fresh, and delicious as an aperitif and with dim sum, tempura, and around the swimming pool. This is an Entre-deux-Mers comprising 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Semillon. Initio is a brand started …
Read More »Gerard Bertrand Ballerine Brut Etoile Rosé
This was tasted yesterday, Thursday 8 November 2018, the opening day of the annual Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair. A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this sparkling rosé is closer to a light onion skin or copper shine than it is pink. Although Limoux – where sparkling …
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