Book 4 Index 
759. Joh. Jos. Prüm, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, 1995 
758. Weingut Bründlmayer, Grüner Veltliner Lamm Trockenbeerenauslese Kamptal, 2009 
757. Domaine Santa Duc, Gigondas, 2007 
756. Champagne Jacquesson, Cuvée 736 Extra Brut, NV (2013) 
755. Vincent Girardin, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, 2005 Pinot Noir
756. Champagne Jacquesson, Cuvée 736 Extra Brut, NV (2013)
A lovely way to see in both Christmas and New Years. This is another example of Jacquesson’s 7– series showing its quality. Particularly evident …
746. Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Myglands Monopole, 2008
A really nice surprise this, from a non-classic vintage and appellation. Yet a classic, perfumed Pinot Noir. Pale ruby, with a hint of garnet …
725. Cloudy Bay, Pelorus, 2007
A birthday present from Albion, so it seemed appropriate to kick off team drinks at my house with this. The 2007 showing its quality …
720. Champagne Philipponnat, Clos des Goisses Brut, 2000
It took a long time (and several bottles) to get a proper tasting note down to accompany the label from bottle 1. Ultimately, this …
719. Champagne Egly-Ouriet, Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Ambonnay Les Crayères Brut, NV (2013)
Finally tasted this über-grower Champagne at J&B’s grower tasting, and this estate lived up to its reputation entirely. This was my wine of the …
708. Palliser Estate, The Great Harry Pinot Noir Martinborough, 2006
The final red – after Santa Duc Gigondas, 98 Beaucastel and Terram Priorat 06 – with venison. Perfectly mature, with silky tannins, but surprising …
699. Carrick, Pinot Noir Central Otago, 2009
An extra wine before dessert, and another Great Western sale pickup. I think, perhaps, a classic example of Central Otago Pinot Noir, where the …
686. Pierre Bourée, Gevrey-Chambertin, 2001
Not necessarily an auspicious vintage or producer, but a very interesting Burgundy nevertheless. Fragrant aromatics are the key to this, though sadly just missing …
671. Schug, Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, 2009
Hmm. I keep trying with California Pinot, and it still doesn’t work. This wasn’t too bad – OK, but not inspiring – but still …
644. Tenterden Vineyards, Chapel Down Pinot Reserve, 2005
Picked up randomly at Albion Café en route to an afternoon callover / meeting at Albion, just before Christmas. And the day after doing …