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Farpointe Cellar

Tasted March 24, 2010 by RedLoverJim with 426 views

Introduction

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

Flight 1 (1 note)

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

Flight 2 (1 note)

White
2007 Trimbach Riesling France, Alsace
87 points
Some faint peach and soft acidity. Nice, but on the bland side.
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Flight 3 (1 note)

White
2007 Domaine Louis Michel Chablis France, Burgundy, Chablis
92 points
Very good, full feeling wine. Nice, flinty with some good acidity.

Flight 4 (1 note)

Red
2006 Rene Lequin-Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Vieilles Vignes France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet
91 points
Yummy!

Flight 5 (1 note)

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

Flight 6 (1 note)

Red
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.

Flight 7 (1 note)

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