Archive for August 18th, 2008

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Weekend

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Last weekend I was lucky enough to taste two vintages side by side from this prestigious 5ème Cru Classé Pauillac. Grand-Puy-Lacoste is usually considered to outperform its classification and these wines are no exception.

Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1999 was absolutely delicious and is drinking really well at the moment. Lovely dark fruit flavours and good concentration with […]

A delicious white Burgundy

Monday, August 18th, 2008

I have just been in the north of Scotland for a couple of weeks with the family. Part of the time we were staying in a tiny little place called Achiltibuie. I’m sure not many of you will have heard of this but, for those who have, they will know what an amazing […]