Château du Seuil Graves 2002

The wine is fruity with soft integrated tannins giving a long fine aftertaste. Produced by Welsh owner Bob Watts who has enthusiastically adopted new world techniques, making approachable, fruit driven wine. Full bodied and rich in colour and very drinkable, pleasant wine that went well with conversation.

Rating: 4/5

Château du Cray Bourgogne Rouge 2003, Côte Chalonnaise

Oak matured, the light blackcurrant fruits emerging on the palate are well rounded and balanced by subtle tannins. A lovely chalky after taste and sheer after-meal drinking pleasure. The perfect accompaniment to lamb dishes but as a non-white drinker I particularly like it with fish, mainly trout and salmon. So drinkable is this wine that you are highly likely to polish it off in no time at all!

Rating: 5/5

Michel Sarrazin Bourgogne Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise "Les Gorgeres" 2004

Light, herb and cherry fruit with plenty of bright herby notes. The palate has cool, focused if rather dry fruit and tannin qualities, with a racy acidity. A little lean, but well balanced. The emphasis at Domaine Sarrazin is on preserving the freshness and purity of the fruit whilst maintaining the sense of terroir. This is done by limiting production though extensive pruning, a short period of oak ageing in both new and old wood and bottling the wines without fining or filtering, techniques which preserve the delicate fruit aromas. Floral notes and red berry fruits provide a crisp, fresh nose, the pure fruit flavours showing through on the juicy palate. Subtle oak provides structure to the wine, giving it a supple, rounded finish. Excellent with roast pork.

Rating: 4/5

Louis Latour 2005 Pinot Noir

Although Pinot Noir is apparently one of the most difficult grapes to grow, this is a fine example of the grape with plenty of soft ripe blackberry and raspberry fruit. A versatile and easy-drinking wine that goes well with grilled meats, barbecues and pâtes or with a cheese platter. Particularly nice when served at room temperature and drunk in the sun!

Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2005, Louis Latour

Rating: 5/5

Mâcon Rouge 2005

Very cheap but flavoursome Bourgogne that has a great chalky taste with lots of different notes. Well-rounded with clean acidity on the finish, this will accompany spicy chicken or red meat dishes perfectly.


Name:
Mâcon Rouge 2005

Appellation:
Appellation Mâcon Rouge

Producer:
Les Vignerons Des Grandes Vignes
Á Prissé 71960 France.

Rating: 4/5