Little guys

[Florida Jim]

Aperitif:

2000 Laurent Tribut, Chablis:

This basic bottling is ripe, broad, nicely balanced with a pleasant mineral streak and the character of its origin. About $16, retail.

With hamburgers, vegetable stir-fry and salad:

1999 Alain Michaud, Brouilly Cuvee Non-Filtre:

substantial notes of black fruit amongst the red fruit on both the nose and palate, good depth of flavor, nothing floral or candied here – even somewhat earthy, definite spice tones; good length.

Excellent Gamay with a medium term shelf life and more depth than one expects of Beaujolais. About $13, retail.

Best, Jim