BBR WIne Club Rhone Tasting
BBR, London
Tasted Thursday, September 11, 2008 by dching with 588 views
Introduction
Come and join us for an informative and entertaining evening and discover more about the grapes and wines of the Rhône Valley. Berrys' Rhône buyer Simon Field MW will host this tutored tasting on the evening of 11th September in our beautiful cellars at 3 St James's Street, London.
Venue: Pickering Cellars, 3 St. James's Street SW1
Date: Thursday 11th September 2008
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Flight 1 - Rhone Tastings (12 Notes)
The wines to taste:
A glass of Berrys United Kingdom Cuvee Champagne, NV (on arrival)
2005 Geodaisia, Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Domaine Chapoton ,
2006 Condrieu Côte Bonnette, Domaine Mouton,
2001 Hermitage, Blanche J.L. Chave Sélection,
2005 Côtes du Rhône, Domaine la Soumade, André Romero
2005 Gigondas, Terre des Aines, Domaine Montirius,
2005 St Joseph, Silice, Domaine Coursodon,
2005 Crozes-Hermitage, Cuvée Gaby,Domaine du Colombier,
2004 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Charbonnière,
2002 Cornas, La Geynale, Domaine Robert Michel
2004 Hermitage, Domaine du Colombier
2004 Côte-Rôtie, Domaine Michel Ogier
2005 Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, Domaine de Durban
2006 Domaine Mouton Condrieu Côte Bonnette 93 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Condrieu
Highly aromatic with strong hint of pepper. High in alcohol. Butter, lemon and apricots on the pallate. Low in acidity. Good drinking now. White wine of the night for me.
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2001 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 90 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
Not a huge nose. Hint of floral Roussanne. Nutty. Very clean on the pallate with high acidity. Dominated by the oak now and will hopefully improve. A little disappointing now.
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2005 Domaine Chapoton Côtes du Rhône Villages Massif d'Uchaux Geodaisia 90 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages Massif d'Uchaux
From the distinctly superior terroir of the Massif D'Uchaux, a distinctly superior blend, its constituents being Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne, each adding an extra dimension to the aromatic and textural package. Honeysuckle and lime blossom dominate the nose, and on the palate there are hints of peach, nougat and hazelnut. Unoaked. Big and full of character. Easy drinking full of freshness and acidity. Really good VFM.
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2005 Domaine du Colombier Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Gaby 84 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage
Closed on the nose. High in tannin and not particularly expressive. Muted by oak now.
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2005 Domaine Coursodon St. Joseph Silice 91 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph
Nose dominated by spice and pepper. A real treat to the senses. Lost of delicate damson fruit and spice. Tannins are fine but there is still room for some aging.
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2002 Robert Michel Cornas La Geynale 89 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas
Very elegant wine from a disappointing year. Not hugely expressive for a Cornas but highly drinkable. Ready for drinking now. Subtle sweetness from damson and strawberry fruit. A hint of spice. Tannins well balanced.
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2004 Michel & Stéphane Ogier Côte-Rôtie 90 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
Quite closed on the nose with just a hint of the viognier violets. Just about drinkable now but quite closed and oak dominated. Medium tannins. Best left for another 2-5 years.
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2004 Domaine du Colombier Hermitage 95 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
My wine of the night. Big nose of pepper and spice. Rich, concentrated and delicious. Lots of red and black fruit, but elegant. Tannins are lovely and crunchy giving the wine a great grip and balance.
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2005 Domaine la Soumade Côtes du Rhône 90 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
VFM wine of the night. Excellent wine for under £9. Hugely expressive. Big fruit. Surprising depth and medium finish. Best drunk now or in next three years.
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2005 Montirius Gigondas Terres des Ainés 91 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Gigondas
Elegant and expressive. Tannin dominated but there is a great depth of flavour. Lots of improvement.
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2004 Domaine de la Charbonnière Châteauneuf-du-Pape 88 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Quite closed on the nose with hints of plums and spice. I found this a litlle bland and closed on the pallate and expected much more spice and interest. Medium tannin. Not bad and should improve. A little closed now.
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2005 Domaine de Durban Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise 91 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
Good VFM sweet wine from the Rhone. Lovely juicy raisins. Minimal citrus. Refreshing acidity. Good drinking now.
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