Hello,
Summer has hit Sweden with its accustomed ferocity, and the dynamic Duo has
repaired to what my old friend Hugo calls our dacha, and Mike T at one time
called the penthouse - a pocket size apartment in Nice (fortunately we have
a balcony,. or I would be unable to stretch out). Also stopovers in
Bourgogne and Alsace.
We have met various wine producers who have, not surprisingly, complained
about the weather (it goes a bit with the description - grows wine, owns
vineyard, disgruntled about weather).

We have learned that one of our old standbys (standbies?), the Dom Launay of
Pommard, has ceased to exist - the owners have sold out the vineyards, and
retired. Apaprently, no heirs. So we will have to find a new producer in
those parts. Bummer, we liked their POmmards, not least the Vigne Centenaire
....

Jim Tanner, who is an excellent fellow, pointed out a little jewel of a
restaurant in Meursault - Le Chevreuil. It is really a hotel, I wouldn't
know what the rooms are like (we always stay at the Golf Colvert in
Levernois), but the resto is higly recommended, e g, after a morning tasting
at Coche-Bizouard. Menu regional at EU 18, more ambitious menus at 39 and
55.

Ma Cuisine in downtown Beaune still excellent with a wine list to die for
and an intelligent assortment of open wines and half bottles. The blackboard
menu is EU 20 and good value. Advance reservation still a must!

As has already been pointed out, a small AFW-meet was held in Imperia, where
we had the distinct pleasure of meeting friends old and friends new, friends
on-line and friends physical. It was a particular pleasure to meet Dale,
Betsy, and David, face to face - but, what a rush! across the Atlantic to
stay one week in France ... and then back ...

Also a pleasure to meet Luk again, long time, no see ... and Filippo who is
a new aquaintance. We hope to be able to attend their yearly manifestation
in Rapallo next summer - we keep our fingers crossed.

According to Oz Clarke, the white wines of Cassis are the most overpriced of
Southern French whites - he is wrong. That trophy must go to the white
Bellet. We have tasted whites from a couple of producers now, and to charge
EU 18 for these is nothing less than daylight robbery. No doubt they have a
problem with the temperature which results in a what can only be described
as flab, and a perceptible RS. And to think that the same price will buy a
bottle of Coche-Bizouard's Auxey-Duresse (except the 2005s are sold out!).
The reds are acceptable, but also way over priced - typically EU 18, which
means that a quaffable, though not excellent, CdP costs 33 % less.

Cheers!

Nils

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Respond to nils dot lindgren at drchips dot se

On Jul 23, 1:57?am, "Nils Gustaf Lindgren"
> wrote:
> Hello,
> Summer has hit Sweden with its accustomed ferocity, and the dynamic Duo has
> repaired to what my old friend Hugo calls our dacha, and Mike T at one time
> called the penthouse - a pocket size apartment in Nice (fortunately we have
> a balcony,. or I would be unable to stretch out). Also stopovers in
> Bourgogne and Alsace.
> We have met various wine producers who have, not surprisingly, complained
> about the weather (it goes a bit with the description - grows wine, owns
> vineyard, disgruntled about weather).
>
> We have learned that one of our old standbys (standbies?), the Dom Launay of
> Pommard, has ceased to exist - the owners have sold out the vineyards, and
> retired. Apaprently, no heirs. So we will have to find a new producer in
> those parts. Bummer, we liked their POmmards, not least the Vigne Centenaire
> ...
>
> Jim Tanner, who is an excellent fellow, pointed out a little jewel of a
> restaurant in Meursault - Le Chevreuil. It is really a hotel, I wouldn't
> know what the rooms are like (we always stay at the Golf Colvert in
> Levernois), but the resto is higly recommended, e g, after a morning tasting
> at Coche-Bizouard. Menu regional at EU 18, more ambitious menus at 39 and
> 55.
>
> Ma Cuisine in downtown Beaune still excellent with a wine list to die for
> and an intelligent assortment of open wines and half bottles. The blackboard
> menu is EU 20 and good value. Advance reservation still a must!
>
> As has already been pointed out, a small AFW-meet was held in Imperia, where
> we had the distinct pleasure of meeting friends old and friends new, friends
> on-line and friends physical. It was a particular pleasure to meet Dale,
> Betsy, and David, face to face - but, what a rush! across the Atlantic to
> stay one week in France ... and then back ...
>
> Also a pleasure to meet Luk again, long time, no see ... and Filippo who is
> a new aquaintance. We hope to be able to attend their yearly manifestation
> in Rapallo next summer - we keep our fingers crossed.
>
> According to Oz Clarke, the white wines of Cassis are the most overpriced of
> Southern French whites - he is wrong. That trophy must go to the white
> Bellet. We have tasted whites from a couple of producers now, and to charge
> EU 18 for these is nothing less than daylight robbery. No doubt they have a
> problem with the temperature which results in a what can only be described
> as flab, and a perceptible RS. And to think that the same price will buy a
> bottle of Coche-Bizouard's Auxey-Duresse (except the 2005s are sold out!).
> The reds are acceptable, but also way over priced - typically EU 18, which
> means that a quaffable, though not excellent, CdP costs 33 % less.
>
> Cheers!
>
> Nils
>
> --
> Respond to nils dot lindgren at drchips dot se

Welcome back! And thanks again for your suggestions as hospitality. I
enjoyed the red Bellet, but didn't realize it costs more than CdP. Not
a buy at that price!