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Domaine Des Hauts Chassis “Esquisse” 2017, Crozes-Hermitage AOP

Image ~ June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 ~ Zoltán Németi
Am I alone finding the Northern Rhone reds riper and riper recently? Like this Esquisse 2017 from Domaine Des Hauts Chassis. In my memories the estate’s wines were occasionally a bit green 10-12 years ago, and this represents the other end of the spectrum.

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Exemplary Loire Cabernet Franc: Domaine Olivier Cuvée de L’aloulette Bourgueil 2018

Image ~ May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 ~ Zoltán Németi
I simply can’t get bored of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc, given that it’s well made. My experience from recent years is that the cheaper it is the better made. It rarely disappoints under 12 Euros, but the more expensive ones… I actually stopped buying them.

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Muscadet with age – Jo Landron le Fief du Breil 2013

Image ~ December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 ~ Zoltán Németi

My wine collection is humble, with less than 200 bottles in my two wine fridges perhaps. The wines I tend to forget about are mostly the whites, there are quite some already which I planned to open years ago. If the majority hold as well as this Muscadet, then I should not worry.

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Fortified Grenache – Mas Amiel Maury 2015

Image ~ November 1, 2019 ~ Zoltán Németi

After this recent Maury Sec, let’s see a classic Maury: a fortified, sweet one. If the wine is just half as good as the design… that label is stunning!

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For Grenache lovers – a dry red from Maury, Domaine de l’Arboussa 2015

Image ~ October 23, 2019 ~ Zoltán Németi

The more un-fortified Grenaches I try from this traditionally vin doux naturel producing part of France, the more convinced I am that it’s really a special place for the variety. Andrew Jefford is right.

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A beauty: Domaine des Roches Neuves “Les Roches” 2017, Saumur Champigny AOC, Loire Valley

Image ~ August 28, 2019 ~ Zoltán Németi

Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley is one of my favorite wine styles. And everything I love about it is showcased by this bottle. Continue reading →

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I’m a wine blogger living in Budapest, Hungary. Contributor to Művelt Alkoholista, the oldest Hungarian wine blog, since 2010. Screwcapped is my personal blog.

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