Data points

[Florida Jim]

Updates on inexpensive bottles:

2001 Trimbach, Pinot Blanc:

Innocuous. Nothing to complain about, nothing to take notice of. Standard grade stuff that’s best attribute is that it’s wet.

About $17, full retail.

2002 V. Delaporte, Sancerre:

Pretty juice with nice aromatics, a chalky but elegant flavor profile, an integrated mouthfeel, good acids and a solid finish. Clearly of its place and well balanced.

About $15, discounted.

2002 Terres Dorees, Beaujolais Blanc:

Crystal clear on both the nose and palate, ripe chardonnay without any trace of manipulation or wood, rich in the mouth and good length. Simply the best white wine bargain I have found. Delightful.

About $11, discounted.

2002 Terres Dorees, Beaujolais L’Ancien VV:

Pure, ripe fruit on the nose and palate with some mineral accents, rich mouthfeel, integrated and well structured, concentrated, good balance and length. Of its place and easy to drink. Excellent wine; excellent value.

About $12, discounted.

2002 B. Baudry, Chinon Les Granges:

Beginning to show some herbaceousness which was not showing on release. I preferred the wine without, but it is still exuberant wine, clearly of its place, well-made and ready to drink. Better with food.

About $12, discounted.

Best, Jim