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Felipe Gonzalez Jr.
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Felipe Gonzalez Jr. replied to Felipe Gonzalez Jr.'s discussion French Wine in the group French Wine Society"Hey Alexandre, it's been a long time since you posted any comments. Where have you been?"
Felipe Gonzalez Jr. replied to Felipe Gonzalez Jr.'s discussion French Wine in the group French Wine Society"It is the way a wine made with Viognier grapes should taste. A classic expression of the Northern Rhone Terroir. I enjoyed it very much. Beautiful golden color and you were right, flowers, apricot on the nose, with honey dew melon. Long finish and…"
Alexandre LECLERCQ replied to Felipe Gonzalez Jr.'s discussion French Wine in the group French Wine Society"Hi Felipe,
I think you will pass a good moment. La Doriane is a sweet white wine, but with some acidity.
It isn't heavy in mouth. Fresh, intense. White flowers, peach and apricot aromas. Full body.
Enjoy it at the aperitif, fresh, but I advice…"
Felipe Gonzalez Jr. replied to Felipe Gonzalez Jr.'s discussion French Wine in the group French Wine Society"On Sunday I will drink E. Guigal Condrieu La Doriane 2006. I will let you know what I think."
Alexandre LECLERCQ replied to Felipe Gonzalez Jr.'s discussion French Wine in the group French Wine Society"Last tasting : CHABLIS Village - 2006 - V. Dauvissat.
Nice nose, flowers aromas, cirtus. Nice attack, with a wonderful minerality. With some fat in mouth. Citrus, pear and peach at the end of the mouth.
Very nice wine, aromatic, fresh and totally…"
Alexandre LECLERCQ replied to Felipe Gonzalez Jr.'s discussion French Wine in the group French Wine Society"more information : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_wine"
Alexandre LECLERCQ replied to Felipe Gonzalez Jr.'s discussion French Wine in the group French Wine Society"Good idea. And my dream is to become a seller in USA for US people :-)
Anyway, I believe you know the laws in the US, and to be an importer it's not really easy.
In fact, find the good wines, import them isn't difficult.
The problem is to…"
Felipe Gonzalez Jr. replied to Felipe Gonzalez Jr.'s discussion French Wine in the group French Wine Society"Thank you for the great information. I would like to teach the younger generation about French wine so I am reading a lot and taking some classes. Every bit of information really helps me.
Lets figure out a way that we can benefit from each other…"
Alexandre LECLERCQ replied to Felipe Gonzalez Jr.'s discussion French Wine in the group French Wine Society"Label in France is complexe, yes. But not so much in reality.
The French laws and European Community require to put some oblygatory information.
1- Production area : AOC. you have the region where the wine is poroduce
2- The bottler's name.
3-…"
Felipe Gonzalez Jr. replied to Felipe Gonzalez Jr.'s discussion French Wine in the group French Wine Society"Alexandre:
Thank you for your reply. I will be focusing on Champagne and Alsace, I drink more red wine than white, so I am looking forward to learning about those regions and tasting Champagne and wines from Alsace. I agree with you that I should…"
Alexandre LECLERCQ replied to Felipe Gonzalez Jr.'s discussion French Wine in the group French Wine Society"Excellent, and after 5 mn to walk for one of the better restaurant of beaune : "Le comptoir des Tontons."
Pepita is a fantastic fanatic of fresh aromatic herb, and natural goods. And Richard (her husband) very simple guy but with a lot of…"
Bill Sanders replied to Felipe Gonzalez Jr.'s discussion French Wine in the group French Wine Society"Thank you for your kind comments. I will definitely contact before my next trip. I would like to expand my knowledge further in Burgundy. Burgundy is a lifetime leanning pursuit. We can have 1 or 2 bottles in Beaune. Cafe de Madeline..."
Alexandre LECLERCQ replied to Felipe Gonzalez Jr.'s discussion French Wine in the group French Wine Society"Hi Bill
Even if my english is not really pefect, I read your documents about your trip in Burgundy with a lot of attention.
Fantastic !!!
I always surprise by the real interest of the US people who come in Burgundy. you have a really knowledge of…"
Alexandre LECLERCQ replied to Felipe Gonzalez Jr.'s discussion French Wine in the group French Wine Society"which producer you tasted for the Puligny Montrachet ? Was a village or a 1er cru ? vintage ?
Cremant de Bourgogne : try PARIGOT domain, Cremant Rose, from Savigny Les beaune. Excellent cremant rose (after many tasted)."
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Posted on May 26, 2009 at 10:30am
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- At 6:25pm on August 29, 2011,
Rose Barraza said… - Wow! Stranger, indeed! I totally forgot that I signed up for this site. How have you been?
- At 4:38pm on June 6, 2009,
WineDineDivas said… - Hi Felipe,
Santa Barbara county has many great wineries. Here are a few from our current favorites. "Gainey" Chardonnay, Merlot - "Roblar" Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon - Brander" SAuvignon Blanc, "Bridlewood"Syrah - "Zacca Mesa" - Black Bear Block Syrah - Foxen" Chardonnay- "Stolpman" L'Avion, Melbec
Hope this will help you to plane your winery visit.
Judit & Corina
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