Tag Archives: Burgundy
1992 Meo Camuzet Cros Parantoux
By: Simon Roberts This one deserves a mention all on its own. The 1992 Meo Camuzet Clos Vougeot Cros Parantoux was tasted around the table last night and it was mind-blowing good. Smoked Barbecue pit on the nose, the hue … Continue reading
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“I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a Grand Cru Burgundy today…” – Wimpy
By: LA Perkel Now, even Wimpy would likely promise to pay you Friday for a taste of three Grand Cru Burgundy on a Thursday. Grand Cru, the highest level of vineyard classification of Burgundy represents just over 1.3% of the … Continue reading
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Recently at Graileys….
By: LA Perkel It was a smorgasbord-of-wine-kind-of-night, with a 2008 DRC Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru ‘Cuvee Duvault-Blochet’ serving as opening act early in the day. Lifted aromatics of tobacco, minerals, pomegranate, tea rose, red cherries, plums and a palate that was … Continue reading
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Chardonnay Thrilla at Graileys….
By: LA Perkel Okay, this wasn’t just any Chardonnay, this was a wine quartet representing three Burgundy grand crus – the grandest forms of Chardonnay. It’s always a (rare) great opportunity to taste these wines side-by-side as only then can … Continue reading
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Good Times at Graileys…
By: AJ McClellan Last night was a great night with a plethora of wines popped around the table. Below are a few highlights of the night…. 1978 Remoissenet Mazis Chambertin – We have had this bottle several time recently and … Continue reading
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Thibault Liger-Belair
By: AJ McClellan We had Thibault Liger-Belair in to taste us on his wines yesterday and all I can say is, “Wow!”. Every single wine that I tried was superb; I have not been this impressed with a winemaker’s new … Continue reading
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