A few wines

[Florida Jim]

2002 Boudin, Chablis Fourchaume:

Clean and aromatic nose with a floral tone; showing more compact and streamlined then in the past with citrus, stone and vinous elements on the palate; good persistence. Closing up, IMO, but still tasty; became rounder with air.

2003 Folliard, Morgon Côte du Py:

Rich strawberry and black fruit scents; equally rich and round on the palate but not flabby; medium length. More of a “cocktail” Beaujolais, but good wine, nonetheless.

2000 Domaine Drouhin, Pinot Noir Laurene:

Solid in every respect; there is nothing to fault it for nor to distinguish it. Did seem somewhat closed so perhaps cellaring will be beneficial.

2000 Guigal, Châteaneuf du Pape:

Pleasant smelling, medium bodied wine that could be from anywhere but was enjoyable, even so.

NV Ca’ del Solo (Bonny Doon), Big House Pink:

Racy, full-flavored rosé from a plethora of varieties with 13% alcohol and an $8, price tag. Delightful cold; less so at room temp.

1999 Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco:

Redolent, big-boned, tannic wine with ample fruit, gentle wood and good structure. Better cellared for several years to shed some tannin but paired well with cauliflower soup with truffle oil.

2002 Baudry, Chinon Les Granges:

Berries and leaf accents on the nose; silken but bright across the palate with flavors that echo the nose but add stone accents; good length. Has come together very well; a joy to drink and a bargain at $12. Real wine.

2002 Coudert (Clos de la Roilette), Fleurie:

Excellent wine, closing down. Hold.

1996 Pertinace, Langhe:

70% Nebbiolo, 15% Barbera, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon; a lesser wine than the Produttori, Barbaresco mentioned above but still well balanced, masculine and structured. Will be better in time yet good accompaniment to home-made pizzas today.

2002 Bruno Giacosa, Roero Arneis:

A sappy “little” wine that is perfect by itself or with light lunch fare. Drink now.

2002 Anselmi, Capitel Foscarino:

To me, an amazing wine for $15, showing ripe fruit, superb balance and more depth of flavor than any other Soave (or look-alike) I’ve tasted. Layers of fruit and mineral, a savory accent of fresh herb, beautifully balanced in the mouth; a wine of finesse and latent strength. All the “there” there that one could ask for; excellent now and in the short term.

Best, Jim