Bottega: quality Prosecco and Prosecco Rosé 
Book 5 Index 
951. Mullineux, Syrah Swartland, 2011 
950. W & J Graham & Co, 30 Year Old Tawny Port, NV (2010) 
949. Cartuxa, Pêra-Manca Branco Évora, 2012 
948. Pella, Xi-Ro Cuvée Experimentale, NV Côte de Nuits
539. René Bouvier, Gevrey-Chambertin La Justice, 2002
Lovely. Another really good wine from this producer, and clear evidence that the 2002 vintage is excellent. Earthiness I’ve become familiar with in the …
439. Domaine Xavier Liger-Belair, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, 2001
Wasn’t sure how this would turn out, as it was from the ‘other’, 3rd, Liger-Belair, who rarely gets noticed, and Clos de Vougeot can …
339. Domaine des Chezeaux, Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru, 1997
A bin-end from Planet of the Grapes, and the first Chambertin Grand Cru I’ve had. I suspect that this is from a less well …
334. Domaine Maume, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux, 2001
Intriguing mature Burgundy – some hints of class, coupled with some danger signs! One of the more expensive of the Optimor case. Pale garnet …
321. Domaine Lignier-Michelot, Chambolle Musigny Vieilles Vignes, 2004
In its youth, my first of a case as recommended by Jancis Robinson as great value for money. Wow. Just a lovely – no …
291. Louis Latour, Nuits-Saint-Georges, 2002
An OK Pinot Noir – drinkable – but not worth the Staff Shop price, let alone retail (and not a patch on the Pousse …
281. René Bouvier, Gevrey-Chambertin La Justice, 2002
Pleased to see this on Chateauonline, having enjoyed René Bouvier’s regular Gevrey before. Having said that I disagree with their guidance that this is …
194. Domaine du Château de Marsannay, Vosne-Romanée en Orveaux, 1996
Bought this when visiting the Chateau, near Dijon. Since buying, the bottle has been moved, shipped, and generally used and abused, so I was …
145. Bertrand Machard de Gramont, Vosne-Romanée, 1999
The soft texture and flavour were the remarkable facets of this Burgundy villages – supple texture with just a gentle bite of tannin, making …
98. Jaffelin, Chambolle-Musigny, 1999
A very pleasant Christmas gift from Dad. Medium-weight wine that was into early maturity, if not full maturity. Ruby coloured, from edge to body. …