This wine is all Bouzy, a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, but it reminded me of a wine I tasted a few years ago by Moutard that is made with the obscure grapes of Champagne, things like Arbanne and Petit Meslier. Oh no, my friends, I've been a very lucky Brooklynguy lately, in large part due to the generosity of friends. MORE >>

stumbled across a few bottles of 2000 Domaine de Montbourgeau L'Étoile Cuvée Spéciale, a delicious Jura Chardonnay made in the oxidized style. Two of the three bottles on the shelf had no vintage labels, the third had the 2000 banner at the top. Ready for some more strange retail stories? know I am. I'd like three," I said. MORE >>

Here are some that moved me, along with a few impressions: 1995 Mount Eden Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains - if California wine tasted like this, I would drink lots of California wine. was eagerly anticipating drinking the 2000 Bruno Clair Savigny L è s Beaune 1er Cru Dominode , but it was corked. Top notch wine. Great Beaujolais. MORE >>

Nicholas and I sit on the white leather sofa, looking out through the floor to ceiling windows at the vineyards, and talk as we sip Chandon Baron B sparkling wine, a delicious, rich gold sparkling wine made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes that get much of its color from resting 3-4 months on the lees (dead yeast cells). Pony Escapes! MORE >>

2005 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay, Margaret River. 2006 Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills. NV Pirie Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, Tasmania. 2000 Domaine A Cabernet Sauvignon, Tasmania. 2001 Yarrabank Late Disgorged Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley. Chardonnay (4A). MORE >>