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Maison Louis Latour - Pinot Noir

Producer: Maison Louis Latour
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2007
Region: Bourgogne, France
Price: ~ $15

Perhaps the big brother of the Domaine de Valmoissine? But this pinot is classified under the AOC system of Bourgogne. It too has smokey clarity with a burgundy colour. The bouquet is also similar consisting of black cherries but seems a bit more robust with dark berries, slight oak and vanilla. The tasting was also similar but again slightly more robust. Dark cherries, light spice, vanilla and oak with a medium body and an easy dry finish. Really interesting to taste this one after the Domaine de Valmoissine. I mentioned earlier that the Domaine de Valmoissine could stand to be "turned up" a bit—this pinot from Bourgogne is it.

I just saw the movie Zombieland; an excellent addition to the zombie genre. But let's remember that guns are great but reloading is a bitch and you eventually run out of bullets. The best weapon is still—and this is my personal opinion—a light but strong aluminum baseball bat with a sweat resistant grip. No need for ammo and works well in close combat situations which you would almost always find yourself in. Keep that in mind the next time you're confronted with a zombie(s)...

J

PS: I know, I forgot to take a picture of the bottle before sending it for recycling... LAY OFF!! So here's the label from the ol' Google Images...

Maison Louis Latour - Domaine de Valmoissine

Producer: Maison Louis Latour
Name: Domaine de Valmoissine
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Region: Coteaux du Verdon, France
Price: ~ $13

A nice gift from my cousin and a fairly decent value for the price. This was my first Vin de Pays wine or "Country Wine". And although it's not an AOC classification (I believe it's only one step up from Vin de Table) it's still a decent wine for the price.

It had a smokey clarity with a burgundy colour. The bouquet has notes of ripe black cherries, strawberries and easy mint. The tasting was decent with easy spice, light cherries and slight oak. It had a light to medium body with an easy and quick dry finish. The only thing I could say about this wine is that it's maybe a little too understated. The flavours could stand to be "turned up" a little. But a very easy drinking wine.

J

Robbed again Tarantino! Inglorious Bastards is an excellent movie...

     
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Maison_Louis_Latour_-_Domaine_.zip (213 KB)

Red Bicyclette - Syrah

Producer: Red Bicyclette
Varietal: Syrah
Vintage: 2005
Region: France
Price: ~ $13

Black cherries and a hint of spice make the bouquet of this richly burgundy French syrah. Unlike many syrah's with their forward spice this has a subtle spice wrapped in rich black cherries. Very simple and uncomplicated with a medium to light body and a quick finish. Maybe it's just me, but I found there was a slight metallic tinge. And keep in mind there is no AOC designation. On the back it says that it's grapes are gathered from the Languedoc-Roussillon but there is no Languedoc-Roussillon appellation. I wouldn't say it's a memorable wine but it is an easy drink when you're watching House.

Hey-oh!

J
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Red_Bicyclette_-_Syrah_Tags_Wi.zip (139 KB)

Dourthe - Chateau Pey La Tour

Producer: DourtheName: Chateau Pey La Tour
Region: Bordeaux, France
Vintage: 2007
Price: ~ $14

This was the last wine that I tasted on "Games Night 2009" and I've had it before. From what I remember on my previous tastings it was quite good and reasonably priced. When I tasted it this time it was already late into the night. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I don't remember what it tasted like because I was drunk. I had such a great time with the Pazzo I didn't really save room for the Bordeaux.

Since I don't remember how it tasted I've included a short review of some wine douche from Boston. He writes:

Big nose once you first cork the wine, however I found it to be a slim body for a Bordeaux. Can smell the earth, dirt, and must of a typical Bordeaux but lacks the great pallet taste. Not bad to have around the house for people who don't know good wine but like Bordeaux's.

So, I think what he's saying is that this wine would be good enough for the peasants but the bourgeoisie would never drink it...

J

Perrin - Reserve

Producer: Perrin
Name: Reserve
Varietal: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault
Region: Cotes du Rhone, France
Vintage: 2006
Price: ~ $14

 One of my tried and true favourites. Great wine at a good price and made by none other than the Perrin brothers who brought you the Chateau de Beåucastel from the Chåteauneuf-du-Pape region. Boo-yah grandma!

 Notes of cassis, currant and black cherries with a deep burgundy appearance. It tastes of warm spice and dark plums and cherries and then finishes long and dry. Drag the taste out by rolling it around on your tongue for a while—you'll stain your teeth faster and look like a maniac but who gives a shit. After the first few appreciative sips they start going down really easy.

 Beautiful wine, good price. Can't say enough.

   
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Perrin_-_Reserve.zip (66 KB)

Vielles Vignes - Pinot Noir

Producer: Vielles Vignes
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Winemaker: Albert Bichot
Region: Bourgogne, France
Vintage: 2006
Price: ~ $18

The first swirl had some interesting plum and dark berry notes which was a little misleading because the tasting had plenty of dark cherries, chocolate and even a hint of mint. At first I was a little annoyed at the curve ball but after a few tastes and letting it breath a bit you can really pick out some interesting characteristics. I would say it's one of those "good value" purchases because a decent pinot is somewhat hard to find for under $20.