Busy, busy, busy few weeks. 10 folk decended upon Chateau Gore so Gore-fest had to deliver. Sushi, fire pits, oak tables, 3 chickens......God bless you Franc, pig walks, glass painted lamps, bendy irish box games, thanks yell, and 6 different cocktails were all made. Thanks to you all for making it a great summer, apologies for the wasps and camping facilities but at least the wine was flowing. Here was a few notes of what we tried.........
D’Orschwiller Kinitzheim Pinot Gris, Alsace 2007 6E50
Yeast, malt loaf, peach and lemon on the nose that lead to a palate of fresh apricot, manderine and honey flavours with a hint of lemon grass. This was supported by surprisingly low acidity.This almost suited the wine but I suspect it may become slightly cloying if it were the only bottle available for an evening. The finish was long and you were left with the flavour of apricot compote. Delish.
Joseph Hanskeller, Gewurtztraminer, Alsace 2009 6E70
A pale wine with scents of apricot, baked apple and rhubarb and custard. A bit broad and with a boiled sweet scent, not appealing. The palate was off dry with acidity more akin with water than wine. Bitter flower petals. In a word, tired.
Joseph Hanskeller, Riesling, Alsace 2009 4E50
A crystal clear wine with a few green hints, lime, flint, spritzy and an edge of paper glue and petrol. Mouthwatering acidity, lemon, lime, citrus pith with a silky texture. The finish was so long I could taste it after another trip to the cellar. Bring it on. One of the best examples of Riesling I’ve found for sale in Burgundy. I just hope all 09’s are like this
Joseph Hanskeller, Sylvaner, Alsace 2009 4E
Pale gold with unfortunately no scent. The palate was waxy with plenty of acidity and bucket loads of green fruit, apples, gooseberries and lemon. Medium length and reminded me of a petit Chablis or a good Aligote. Nice and fair.
Cleebourg Pinot Gris, Alsace 2008 5E50
Round and peachy, made me think of pink fizz and apricots. Viscous on the palate, I was thinking Viognier crossed with a Chardonnay. A fluffy wine that was just off dry but very tasty and refreshing.
Gerard Betrand Syrah “Biobonne”, Rousillon 2006 5E
Soft, voluptuous, cocoa powder. We had a discussion about the next note, Pa said gravy granuals, I said Pigeon bone marrow but no matter. More chocolate, Italian roast coffee, butter and a hint of sewage pipe. The palate was full of spice, blackcurrant,tobacco, liquorice and very firey yet the tannins were soft and rounded. The finish wasn’t bad but by the time I got through all the flavours my palate was knackered out. A rustic wine that really was rustic. I could imagine this wine almost produced itself. If you like them rough and ready grab a bottle of this and have it with a sausage casserole or maybe pigeon, Autumn would suit the feel of it better than summer.
Bon aperitif
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