Ah, Bollinger … Established in 1829 in Ay, France, it’s almost impossible to know the magic of this incredible Champagne house until one has experienced a tour led by M. A few minutes later, we see some more experimental vines including Savignan, the grape from the Jura area, and Gamay. Outside Bollinger, we were met by M. dennis m.

The 2002 took a while to open up, very oxidative at first, but after about an hour it found a balanced and delicious place. 2007 Claux Delorme Valençay , about $16, is a delicious blend of Malbec, Gamay, Cabernet Franc, and Pinot Noir. Headrick's portfolio is small, but well selected. By the way, Rouge Tomate is really good.

2002 Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling, Eden Valley. 2002 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling, Clare Valley. 2002 Peter Lehmann Reserve Riesling, Eden Valley. 2002 Seppelt St Peters Great Western Shiraz, Great Western, Grampians. 2002 d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvèdre, McLaren Vale.

After tasting the OLIVIER RIVERE Rioja barrel samples for two years in France I got to taste it in bottle right on Lafayette Street. Les Champs Libres VdT Lard, des Choix Rouge 2007 This is what you get when the teacher (Dard & Ribo( team up with their past student, (Hervé Souhaut)-in a syrah/gamay mix. FINALLY! Great little wine.

Emilion » A Gamay In Burgundy August 28, 2008 Gamay, the underdog of the wine world has been in the work, deadline is Tuesday. To plumb the depths of its slacker reputation I had an emergency gamay tasting in my living room, the Sunday before I packed off to France. She asked. Shall we have some?” 1947 Julienas.

The Puzelats grow Pinot Noir, Gamay, Côt (called Malbec in Argentina), Bréton (called Cabernet Franc in the film Sideways ), Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris (called Pinot Grigio in Italy), and the rarely seen Pineau D'Aunis and Menu Pineau (called Arbois in the Jura). They buzz with energy, some say "wildness." It works.

In case you're not familiar with Jenny & Francois , they import natural wines from all over France, from heavy hitters like Burgundy to unsung heroes like the Côtes de Duras (just northeast of Bordeaux, and considered Southwest France). This is 100% gamay and it looks like fresh pressed grape juice, cloudy and pink.

went with a Gamay from the Loire Valley, a glass of 2006 O. loved the "regular" version of this Southwest France gem, so tasting the reserve was a no-brainer. 2002 Olga Raffault Chinon Les Picasses (about $17, readily available). This is the top wine from that estate and 2002 was a good vintage in Chinon. Beaujolais.

One thing I should mention - I did not include red grapes other than Cabernet Franc - no Pinot Noir from Menetou Salon or Sancerre, no Gamay from Anjou.I Amazing value in young drinking Cabernet Franc. 2002 Olga Raffault Chinon Les Picasses , $17. 2002 Catherine et Pierre Breton Bourgueil Les Perrieres , $26.

My 4's 2002 Domaine du Closel Savennieres les Coteaux Moelleux , $28 - this is a rare sweet wine from Savennieres, crafted only in certain vintages. NV Renerdat-Fache Bugey Cerdon Demi-sec Petillant , $16 - this is a low alcohol (~7.5%) effervescent rose colored wine from Bugey in eastern France. hauled my butt into Manhattan (!)