by Laurie Adams | Oct 27, 2016 | portfolio
Domaine de Beaumière is located in the Provence part of the Drôme, in the village of Bouchet that once belonged to the Princes of Orange and was later bought in the XIVth century by nuns from a Cistercian Abbey. It is in this rural village, essentially turned toward...
by Laurie Adams | Aug 29, 2016 | portfolio
From vines planted in the 1970s, this wine is the top cuvee of this estate. Rich tannins, generous fruit and good acidity combine to give a powerful, wood-aged wine. It is still young with a burst of great fruit that needs to soften....
by Laurie Adams | Aug 27, 2016 | portfolio
Cahors is recognized as the “home” of Malbec. This style has a deliciously distinctive character and no similar wines exist, even in Argentia. Dare to compare the “original” Malbec.
by Laurie Adams | Aug 21, 2016 | portfolio
Immediately exuberant, with a diverse array of floral notes, there’s also some white pepper and crushed cherry notes. The palate, as with all of the Piron wines, is utterly pure and focused. So much great-value drinking in this. Brouilly [broo-EE] goes marvelously...
by Laurie Adams | Aug 19, 2016 | portfolio
The Morgon characteristic colour is deep garnet, with aromas of stone fruits, most notable cherries; its palate is structured with round tannins and light spice flavours. Peppery, black cherry, smoky, mineral, sappy, licorice flavours.
