Category Archives: France

2004 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Fleuron Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

France, Champagne 12.5% Cork $65 I indulged in a bit of Pierre Gimmonet drinking research during the festive season last year. Every wine I’ve tried thus far, including the NVs, has been impressive but a 2002 PG & Fils Fleuron really captured my … Continue reading →

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2007 Domaine Dublère Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Les Peuillets

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

France, Burgundy 13.5% Screwcap $40 A more than worthwhile offering from Burgundy for the price. Having had a few beside very good Australian Chardonnays lately I find myself still preferring the local product most of the time. But much of … Continue reading →

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Chartogne-Talliet Cuvee Sainte Anne Brut NV

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Champagne 12% Cork $69.95 Firstly, a quick plug for an extremely good book that was released last week, Tyson Stelzer’s “The Champagne Guide 2011″. It’s well written, thoughtful, educational and up to date. It immediately made me want to go … Continue reading →

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2009 Le Chat Noir Rosé

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Aude Valley, France 12.5% Screwcap $15.99 Oh the irony. The only Rosé I tasted on the day of the revolution that had a noticeable sweetness about it was from France, not Australia. Nice enough wine though, fair price. 100% Cinsault … Continue reading →

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2009 Domaine Saint Andrieu Rosé

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Provence, France 13% Cork $25 Source: Retail I grabbed this on the back of a recommendation from Michael Nolan, manager of Wine Experience, Rosalie. I’ll be reviewing a few of his exclusive clean skins in the coming weeks (real cleanskins, … Continue reading →

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