Mercredi

Class and dinner that provided an overview of French regions and wines.

• 2008 Jean Reverdy et Fils Sancerre La Reine Blanche - France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre
  Very light in color. Apples and minerals in the mouth. Very crisp, but the acidity isn't overly dominant. Very well balanced. (92 pts.)

• 2007 Trimbach Riesling - France, Alsace
  Some faint peach and soft acidity. Nice, but on the bland side. (87 pts.)

• 2007 Domaine Louis Michel Chablis - France, Burgundy, Chablis
  Very good, full feeling wine. Nice, flinty with some good acidity. (92 pts.)

• 2006 Rene Lequin-Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Vieilles Vignes - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet
  Yummy! (91 pts.)

• 2006 Château Haut-Bages Libéral - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
  Reserved. Great berry and floral notes. Some tartness on the tasty finish. (92 pts.)

• 2007 Saxum Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
  Creamy berries on the nose. Young, but very good full bodied wine. Needs a few more years in bottle.

• 2006 Famille Perrin / Perrin & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sinards - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  Reserved. Great berry and floral notes. Some tartness on the very tasty finish. (93 pts.)