tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473859950804429810.post6344824354446602614..comments2023-12-04T19:22:01.791+00:00Comments on Rosemary George MW, Wine Writer in London and the South of France.: 2015 Top 100 LanguedocUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473859950804429810.post-88572966375512434922015-08-07T02:22:35.441+01:002015-08-07T02:22:35.441+01:00Hi Rosemary, just read your blog about Roquebrun, ...Hi Rosemary, just read your blog about Roquebrun, great to hear you like their wines. We didn't taste many in June and we'll certainly correct that in the new year. <br />But... we took a dozen various wines back to Australia with the intention of correcting a well known fact that not many Languedoc wines make their way onto Aussie shelves, which is very sad as we feel they're more suited to Australian wine lovers palate.<br />We concentrated on St Chinian, Minervois and Corbieres and what a surprise. <br />We shared them with a fine wine manager at Australia's largest wine retailer, an independant wine retailer with an national reputation and a member of the wine guild in Queensland and they were all EXTREMELY impressed, even saying they were better than most of the budget french wine they stocked or that they could shift literally cases of certain wines.<br />From St Chinian co-op the Renaud de Valon Terraces de Shists, not their top wine, was a big hit.<br />From Minervois the Coup Roses Les Plots another big hit with their top wine the Orience a close second.<br />A couple of ring-ins, from Corbieres the Croix de Sainte Hanne was quite big and oaky but they all saw something for Aussie lovers of big, bold, gutsy wines and from Chateau de Ventenac an extremely oaky (which did dissipate) Viellei en Fut de Chene.<br />They all commented that they were so much more interesting than a lot of Aussie wines.<br />The objective of the tasting is to consider the viability of importing some to Australia. Both Karyn and I think its a wine area overlooked by Australian importers due to a lack of knowledge of the area and what it can offer.<br />we have four more wines to taste and I'll let you know how they go next week.<br />Kind regards, Guy and Karyn<br />Guy phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177018899585208894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473859950804429810.post-79467500325329345632015-07-02T10:43:57.179+01:002015-07-02T10:43:57.179+01:00Hi Guy - just seen your comment. I think I met Ri...Hi Guy - just seen your comment. I think I met Rick a while ago chez Andrew jefford - an interesting guy and delicious Chardonnay. and please do let me know about any exciting finds. Rosemary George MWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06776744262502705697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473859950804429810.post-39393113738259239712015-06-23T21:57:51.138+01:002015-06-23T21:57:51.138+01:00Hi Rosemary, no problems at all. Will definitely t...Hi Rosemary, no problems at all. Will definitely try again next year. Was going to bring a friend of ours, Rick Kinsbruner from Giaconda wines in Australia. You may know of him and his awesome wines. I'd like to send you a few reviews of our wine finds if I may. Amazing Syrah from St Chinian and a couple of others. Have bought some back to Australia for some wine importer friends to try. Regards, GuyGuy phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177018899585208894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473859950804429810.post-88388052434912704892015-06-21T17:58:29.275+01:002015-06-21T17:58:29.275+01:00I haven't got your direct email and I am so so...I haven't got your direct email and I am so sorry that I did not see this until a day too late. Do let me know when you will next be in the Languedoc. Rosemary George MWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06776744262502705697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473859950804429810.post-73743684101065966942015-06-15T07:16:34.178+01:002015-06-15T07:16:34.178+01:00Hi Rosemary, not sure if you got my direct email y...Hi Rosemary, not sure if you got my direct email yet. Karyn and I are still free tomorrow if you are. Just let me know a time and place and we'll be there. Thanks. Guy and KarynGuy phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177018899585208894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473859950804429810.post-34319046879642250462015-06-05T12:36:39.106+01:002015-06-05T12:36:39.106+01:00How long are you around for? We arrive on the eve...How long are you around for? We arrive on the evennng of June 14th, so Monday 15th or Tues. 16th would be a possibility if you have not gone home yet. Let me know. Rosemary George MWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06776744262502705697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473859950804429810.post-8130282226073914672015-06-04T18:18:40.795+01:002015-06-04T18:18:40.795+01:00Hello Rosemary, another great blog. We tried the C...Hello Rosemary, another great blog. We tried the Clos du Gravillas after your recommendation and it was great. A 2012 which I can assume was pretty close to the new 2013. Bought it from the cave in Homps, a slightly better price than most places. Followed it by our favourite the Megalithes from Minervois, our fifth trip to the Languedoc and it always delivers. I see you're very busy but Karyn and I are staying in St Chinian for a few more weeks and wonder if you're available for a glass of wine in Pezenas with a couple Aussie fans. Regards, Guy and KarynGuy phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177018899585208894noreply@blogger.com