by Judy Pridmore | Jun 26, 2021 | What I'm drinking
It’s not the job of a Cote de Beaune to copy Cote de Nuits’ more overtly powerful style. Developed ruby, typical of a 20-year-old. This is utterly delicious, redolent of spiced plum, its gossamer tannins adding to the attraction. It will never be better...
by Judy Pridmore | Jun 19, 2021 | What I'm drinking
The first two nights saw my glass left half empty the following morning, and I very nearly didn’t bother persevering. I use a progressive 250ml approach, decanting three times: it took three days for this wine to loosen its grip on my mouth. It’s still a...
by Judy Pridmore | Jun 5, 2021 | What I'm drinking
21 years old, or 20-something young. Still under cork (of good quality), zero ullage, having been in my cellar from birth and now accepting that it was a reasonable decision to meet its maker. The colour is still deep, the bouquet still saying there’s more to...
by Judy Pridmore | May 25, 2021 | What I'm drinking
It seems like yesterday that some of the highest readings of brettanomyces – off the scale – were accepted as regional examples from some of the big-name producers. This wine comes from another world – galaxy indeed. It is juicy and full of red fruits, cherries and...
by Judy Pridmore | May 10, 2021 | What I'm drinking
24 years old, and in the prime of its life, so much so another 24 mightn’t tire it. The cork was a war of attrition, alternately fragmenting and resisting its removal. The wine itself is all about giving, warm and welcoming with its velvety mouthfeel and soft...
by Judy Pridmore | May 2, 2021 | What I'm drinking
Les Boudouts (sometimes called Aux Boudots) is hard up against the border of Vosne Romanée Malconsorts, and a hop, step and a jump to the east, La Tâche. Boudots has all the characteristics of Vosne Romanée, a world apart from the stricter message of Nuits-St-Georges....
