Tag Archives: France

Jean-Maurice Raffault, Cabernet Franc, Chinon France 2018: Wine Video Review

Posted on November 27, 2020 by waywardwine

Hunting for a versatile value red wine from a grape and region less traveled? Check out my review of Cabernet Franc from Chinon here:

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Cheers to Fall Wine Review: 2012 Hermitage by M Chapoutier Monier de la Sizeranne

Posted on November 20, 2020 by waywardwine

It is Fall, and the season beckons you to watch me elucidate about this most fabulous Syrah:

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Wine Review: Krug Brut Champagne NV 167th Edition

Posted on October 30, 2020 by waywardwine

Exciting times! Join me and try Krug’s 167th Brut non vintage Champagne and decide, is it worth it? Opened October 23rd 2020 to celebrate my passing the WSET Level 4 Diploma theory paper. Continue reading →

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Video Wine Review: Perrin Côtes du Rhône Rouge France 2017

Posted on October 26, 2020 by waywardwine

Watch my review of this value daily red from the Côtes du Rhône:

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Wine Review: Philippe Colin, Premier Cru, Chassagne-Montrachet, France “Les Chenevottes” 2012

Posted on October 5, 2020 by waywardwine

Philippe Colin is a terroir-ist. He produces up to 25 wines a year, mostly drawn from 13 hectares (32 acres) of single plots in Chassagne-Montrachet: Burgundy’s central heart of golden, powerful Chardonnay (and some Pinot Noir). He would make more if possible. Colin has shifted from traditional 228 litres to 450 and 500 litres oak barrels, 20 to 25% of which are new, to not overwhelm the fruit with wood. Continue reading →