Château Bellerive - Quarts de Chaume 2002 : Silver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards & Silver Medal International Wine Challenge 2006 & Silver Medal Brussels World Contest 2006
Château de Varennes - Savennières 2003 ... moreI recommend :
Château Bellerive - Quarts de Chaume 2002 : Silver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards & Silver Medal International Wine Challenge 2006 & Silver Medal Brussels World Contest 2006
Eva: Also I am not sure how to view your photo albums, I click on them, but dont see any pictures!
August 22, 2008
Eva: Which Icewine from Austria have you had? I have never had any! Also, you said you live in the Loire Valley, where exactly do you live? Tu m'as dit que tu habites a Paris, alors je m'embrouille un peu (ca fait long-temps que j'ai parle fr... moreWhich Icewine from Austria have you had? I have never had any! Also, you said you live in the Loire Valley, where exactly do you live? Tu m'as dit que tu habites a Paris, alors je m'embrouille un peu (ca fait long-temps que j'ai parle francais, pardonnez-moi pour la mal grammaire et le mal vocabulaire!)
August 22, 2008
Eva: If you have a chance, please look at the wine list here: https://store.winecask.com/winestore/wines.cfm They have different categories, many from French regions...let me know if you see anything that I should buy in your opinion! The nice thing abou... moreIf you have a chance, please look at the wine list here: https://store.winecask.com/winestore/wines.cfm They have different categories, many from French regions...let me know if you see anything that I should buy in your opinion! The nice thing about this wine store is, they have a "rare wine finder", meaning they will find and order any wine you want! By the way, how did your English get so good?
August 22, 2008
Eva: I probably did not have good Savennieres...I had it in Canada, I am not sure how good their French wine selection is. I love Icewine because I love everything sweet, I miss the good pastries and cakes in Germany so much!!! My favorite wine is Didier Da... moreI probably did not have good Savennieres...I had it in Canada, I am not sure how good their French wine selection is. I love Icewine because I love everything sweet, I miss the good pastries and cakes in Germany so much!!! My favorite wine is Didier Daguenot Fume Blanc 2004, have you had it?? I hope one day I can come to France to go to all the different wineries, it is definitely a dream of mine! I am very jealous of your profession and your experience with wines!!
August 22, 2008
ChrisTheFrenchie → Eva: Hello Eva ! Thank you for your message ! Maybe you didn't not have a good Savennieres ;o) Usually women prefer white to red wines so I am not so surprised :o) I understand better with you know about Eiswein if you come from Germany ;o) F... moreHello Eva ! Thank you for your message ! Maybe you didn't not have a good Savennieres ;o) Usually women prefer white to red wines so I am not so surprised :o) I understand better with you know about Eiswein if you come from Germany ;o) FYI I am French and in France ;o) Talk with u soon...
August 12, 2008
Eva: I have not had Quarts de Chaume, but heard a lot about it. Not sure where to find it though. I was not a big fan of Savenniers (had some from Clos du Papillon I think). I love Sancerre, Pouilly Fume, Pouilly Fuisse and Fume Blanc, and some Chablis...I am ... moreI have not had Quarts de Chaume, but heard a lot about it. Not sure where to find it though. I was not a big fan of Savenniers (had some from Clos du Papillon I think). I love Sancerre, Pouilly Fume, Pouilly Fuisse and Fume Blanc, and some Chablis...I am one of the few people who seems to love white wine more than red wine. Are you originally from the US or are you French? I am originally from Germany....
August 12, 2008
LarrytheSommelier: Bonjour Frenchie. What an amazing group of wines you've been able to experience - that's like a fantasy list! Nice to see more folks from France joining up.
ChrisTheFrenchie → Eva: Hello Eva ! Nice to meet you ! If you like french white from the Loire valley (from where I'm sending you this message ;o) ) have you ever tried Savennieres ? or some a bit sweeter like Coteaux du Layon or Quarts de Chaume ?... By the way I agr... moreHello Eva ! Nice to meet you ! If you like french white from the Loire valley (from where I'm sending you this message ;o) ) have you ever tried Savennieres ? or some a bit sweeter like Coteaux du Layon or Quarts de Chaume ?... By the way I agree with you about Eiswein from Austria ;o)
August 6, 2008
ChrisTheFrenchie → WineUnleashed: Hi Angela ! Thanks for adding me to your friends ! I used to pair food and wines too in my past life :o) It still helps me today ! Hope to exchange with you abouting pairing ;o)
About Me
I appreciate some much wine that I decided to make it my job for french wines Vignobles Alain Chateau :
Chateau de Belle-Rive - AOC Quarts de Chaume Chateau de la Guimoniere - Anjou Chateau de Varennes - AOC Savennieres Chateau Yon Figeac - Saint Emilion
By the way I'm 33 years old, married for nearly 3 years with the 1st child to arrive on november 1st : it's a boy :-)))
At the beginning I studied Hotel Management in the Institut Vatel in Paris. I enterred for kitchen and finished 2nd of my promotion : the promotion of GUY SAVOY and got out with service, management, marketing,... and OENOLOGY :o)
After working in the hospitality industry for 12 years I was tired of not being able to see my wife and my friends and not getting any money for this sacrifice. I really enjoyed working for companies such as Hotel Royal Monceau - Four Seasons George V in Paris - Novotel in NYC and in Madrid Spain and living in countries such as Nigeria - Malaysia - Zaïre - Cuba - Spain...
Now my office is at home and my job is mainly to go and visit former employers or former team-mates and sell them wine ;-)
As you understood I love food & beverages but not only... I'm an angler (fly fisher) with some nice catches lately...And I play tennis and love snowboarding in the winter... When the weather is really bad I stay at home call some friends and we play...station with a nice bottle of wine ;-)
Gender
Male
Marital Status
Married
Occupation
Wine Sales
Favorite Wines
The one I can share with friends around a table with nice food...
If there is one thing that the region of Bordeaux is proud of, it would probably be its line of wines. For the record, Bordeaux is the largest wine-producing region in the whole world, and it would only follow that they produce the best wines available in the market today. Bordeaux is famous for its red wines, though, of course, its white varieties are doing exceptionally good as well.
Every Bordeaux wine possesses distinct quality, flavor, and taste. There are no two wines that are seemingly alike. And to come up with variations, wine makers planted and blended different vines that would collaboratively make up a unique-tasting and fine wine.
Bordeaux wines were said to have existed in the post 48 AD and were originally created for soldiers. As the years advanced, Bordeaux wines found other markets and were thereby exported, though in the earlier years wine exportation was never seen as a grand idea. Bordeaux wine industry witnessed several threats before like infestations and critical economic difficulties, but emerged from them successfully.
Cabernet Franc is one of the leading varietals of red wine produced in Bordeaux, France. Cabernet Franc has a peppery aroma and fruity flavor that is more delicate than its close relative, the Cabernet Sauvignon. Depending on the place of production and the specific wine making process, Cabernet Franc may also exude aromas of tobacco, raspberry, and cassis. It has a lower tannin level and has a distinct blueberry/raspberry flavor. Cabernet Franc is usually mixed with other varietals of wine like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In recent times, wine producers have increasingly sold Cabernet Franc as a stand alone varietal.
Aside from the Bourdeaux region, Cabernet Franc is also produced in the Loire Valley. Other countries such as Argentina, the Balkan states, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, Romania, and South Africa also produce Cabernet Franc. Of particular interest is the ice wine made from Cabernet Franc in Canada. Ice wine is a type of dessert wine made from grapes that were frozen while still on the vine.
Champagne would probably be one of the most famous wines today. Admit it, you probably have used champagne and wine almost interchangeably at some point in your life. It's fame is quite understandable because champagne, unlike some wines, is always on the table during festivities. Come to think of it. When you celebrate your birthday, what do you usually drink aside of course from colas? On New Year's Eve? On your best friend's wedding? Champagne, right?
A Quick Glance at the History
Champagne, aside from being a "celebration wine" is world-famous for being a sparkling wine. But Champagne, as we know it today, was originally just a "wine" until of course it adapted the name of the region where it originated.
Dom Perignon, a Benedictine monk, was widely regarded as the Champagne inventor, but history would tell that he was only instrumental to the development that occurred in the Champagne-making process. His contributions include cork usage, blending of different grapes from different vineyards, and clarification strategies.
Merlot is perhaps the cause of joy for many red wine lovers like myself. To find out more about this medium-bodied variety, I went to Medoc, a region in France popular for its red wine industry. This region was where Merlot grapes were first regularly planted, making Merlot a local variety by the beginning of the 19th century. I also learned from the same trip that this variety is known for its grapes that are lighter in color compared to Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
A glass of Merlot is definitely one of my favorite things in life. Aside from the fact that I salivate everytime I smell its aroma, this luscious darling is full of fruity flavor that strongly reminds me of my grandma's classic plum pie. It may not be as rich as a glass of Syrah but it can definitely soothe my senses. If a glass of milk can do wonders for a growing kid, then a glass of merlot can do wonders for my tastebuds.
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