Comments on Viva la Wino!: Domaine Jean-Claude Boisset Chambolle-Musigny 2002...

Totally Chinon. My girlfriend said "it's...

2010-01-03T12:31:43.243-08:00

Totally Chinon. My girlfriend said "it's a terroir wine." Tastes like smashed rocks, has a bit of leafiness and earth.

I'm wanting to get some Clos Guillot seeing as it's only $2 more than Grezeaux. Since it comes from limestone & clay soil, it'll probably be even better.

Good point about thin. I really just meant that it...

2010-01-02T21:52:04.133-08:00

Good point about thin. I really just meant that it didn't have as much structure, depth, etc, as some of the 06's or 05's that I've had. I see your point about syrup though. Lighter bodied is really what I meant. And yeah, isn't it funny that it's kind of a fruit bomb? I don't think that it loses anything that makes a Chinon good though, since it still keeps that earthy, stony edge. I think it's probably one of favorite wines that I had all year. I can't wait to try the Le Clos Guillot.

Just opened the '07 Grezeaux tonight. Definit...

2010-01-02T20:55:59.615-08:00

Just opened the '07 Grezeaux tonight. Definitely an A in my book, too. Much better by far than any '07 I've tasted. Almost a fruit-bomb--by vintage and Chinon standards, at least. Totally agree with everything you say, except the thin part. Lighter bodied, yes, but thin gets abused by people who think syrupy wines are the norm. It's a connotation thing.

Definitely will be blogging this one up!

Thank you very much. I really appreciate that. The...

2009-12-24T06:58:23.309-08:00

Thank you very much. I really appreciate that. They are cool people and they are fun to hang out with, despite all the "wine envy" that ends up occurring...

Nothing to add but really enjoyed the read. Good ...

2009-12-23T22:29:48.364-08:00

Nothing to add but really enjoyed the read. Good post and even better storytelling!