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Fabre-Montmayou “Grand Vin” 2000.
Argentina — a country to watch. Mostly Malbec here, the top grape. A major French investment, smooth and meaty.
Le Volte 2001. (Tenuta dell’Ornellaia)
Italy, Tuscan coast. Fruity cabernet/sangiovese/merlot blend. It’s the house red.
Langhe Faletto 1998. (Cascina Bongiovanni)
Italy, Piedmont. Think junior barolo. Silky rich finish.
Marquès de Vargas Reserva 1999.
Spain, Rioja. New-wave, more fruit, less oak. Multi-layered. There’s more powerful out there, but not so sensational.
Alion 1998.
Spain, Ribero del Duero. Smooth like a fine claret. Vega
Sicilia owned and it shows. In that context not expensive.
Château la Cardonne 1995.
HALF:
Bordeaux, Lussac St. Emilion. Merlot-styled junior claret.
Château Beau-site 1997.
Bordeaux, St. Estephe. Pretty berry character, not heavy.
Château Lassègue 1997.
Bordeaux, St. Emilion. Perfumed, floral style.
Château Haut-Bages-Libéral 1988.
Bordeaux, Paulliac. Excellent fifth-growth, Tasty, powerful
year.
Château Pontet-Canet 1949.
Bordeaux, Paulliac. Classic post-war year from this major player (Mouton’s neighbour). Fine levels.
Chambolle-Musigny 1996. (Henri Sigault)
Burgundy. Pinot noir. Rounded, aromatic.
Nuits-St.-Georges premier crû 2000. (l’Arlot)
Burgundy. Modern pinot noir. Rich fruit from star grower.
Bonnes-Mares 1987. (Jadot) HALF:
Burgundy. Pinot noir, grandest of grand crûs. Fine year.
Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1982. (J.C.G.)
Burgundy. Pinot noir, premier crû. Mature but structured.
Gevrey-Chambertin 1979. (André Ziltiner)
Burgundy. Traditional pinot noir, still deep flavoured.
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