viognier reviews wrote:
Duncan wrote:
and the cheap Chartreuse de Bonpass CdR, the red selection looks typically rather dull.
Duncan - Have you tried the 2011 Chartreuse? I really enjoyed the 07/08.
Sorry V, I've not risked the 2011 until I see a reliable TN. As you say, the Ch de Bonpas '07, was brilliant, a great southern Rhone vintage for these cheapies.
The '09 Ch de Bon was not in the same league ? The '10 should have been good - dunno ?
To get back to good Rhone, I moved my loyalty to Laithwaites to stay with the lovely '09's in the north and '10's - I'm drinking exemplary Rhones that
were on offer at £8.99 at present. That offer has expired now though - However if you can put together a Rhone dozen again at STWC / Laithwaites during the Summer spree - remember these:
I'll post the links
Cairanne 2010
Crozes Hemitage 2009
Vinsobres 2009
I know that this is more than we like t pay, however - these Rhones are exemplary. Furthermore, they are all capable of developing further. The Cairanne will develop well over many a moon. Many say that a cave de tain Crozes can be a tad short of fruit ! Not this one above, loaded with lush black cherry fruit, and not too dry, a sweeter finish ! - extraordinary Syrah from the super '09 vintage in the northern parts. With discipline, I can "just about" make these wines last over three nights, because they are more satisfying and longer on the palate.
I'm now looking for an '09 St Joe of similar calibre for less than a tenner
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