February 2006
February 28, 2006
2001 Gerard Chavy St. Aubin 1er Cru "En Remilly"
For the past few years, Chardonnay has been so unhip that some clever wine drinker coined the term "ABC" (Anything But Chardonnay) .
But at Crush, we like to think ABC stands for "Awesome Bottles of Chardonnay," because believe it or not, they do exist.
While the rich, oaky and viscous style of Chardonnay has its place and is easy to drink at a party, a different type of Chardonnay makes the Crush staff do cartwheels: the kind that's racy, minerally and funky (in a barnyard kind of way). Even better, great Chardonnay has tremendous length and complexity.
Most Chardonnay that fits this description comes from the Burgundy region in France.
If you're used to blousey, New World Chardonnays, it's time to reintroduce yourself to the grape; otherwise, you'll miss out on wines that are expressive and full of character.
We suggest you start with Gerard Chavy's 2001 St. Aubin 1er Cru "En Remilly".
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Posted by Bob Schagrin at 3:29 PM
February 21, 2006
Stunning Purity in Provence
Sometimes Grenache-based wines can be a touch hot for me, but recently I fell in love with the Domaine d'Eole which just coasted over my palate with absolutely no heat.
Balanced out by Counoise and Syrah, the d'Eole is a decidedly pure Provencal wine that shows gushing fruit and tons of herbal garrigue notes on the nose. On the palate, the fruit is just gorgeous, brimming with black currants and morello cherries.
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Posted by email offers at 8:34 PM
February 15, 2006
Harmand-Geoffroy 2001
No new estate in Burgundy has gotten me more excited in the last year than Harmand-Geoffroy.
In the market today, discovering a new rising star has become increasingly rare due to the combination of Burgundy-mania and the sheer number of established estates producing great wines year after year.
So when I tasted the '01 Gevrey-Chambertin "Vieilles Vignes" I was absolutely floored by its sappy, dense, structure with oh-so-much soul -- everything a great Gevrey should have.
I quickly ordered the full line of 2002's and have been absolutely thrilled with every bottle I have opened.
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Posted by Bob Schagrin at 1:04 PM