Business as Usual
May 19, 2008 – 2:49 am by PhilipBonjour/Gutten Tag,
We are in rainy Munster just outside of the Alsace growing area as I type. We are in a beautiful hotel and about to enjoy (hopefully) a nice dinner. Fingers crossed there is Munster on the menu. Although with the amount if Citeaux I’ve been eating more cheese is the last thing I need.
We had a great day going to the markets on Sunday in Beaune and seeing all the fresh fruit, cheese, meat and everything else you need.
Then went out to see Blain Gagnard. Its been inferred I’ve done too much bragging (which I feel is my right) so I will spare you all the gory details, needless to say that the 07s from Barrel are looking very lovely. And the 06s in bottle are fantastic. Again 06s is great for all the Terroirist out there.
Interestingly we learned that until about 20 years ago Chassagne was mainly planted to Pinot Noir. It was only when increased demand for Whites started that everything changed. So for all of the people who looked at me weirdly when I kept pushing Domaine Ramonet Chassagne Rouges, I was right 
. And you should still try them!
Short and sweet this time as I haven’t done anything stupid for a few days. I even managed to tell a waiter a bottle of wine was corked in French. Thankfully the night before I’d asked another waiter how they say cork en Francais.
Au Revoir.
Phillippe
One Response to “Business as Usual”
With all of that cheese eating and Francais speaking you should be feeling very French. All you have to do now is capitulate about something and you’ll be there.
People weren’t giving you weird looks for recommending Chassagne rouge, it was the obsessive note in your voice and the slightly crazed look in your eye.
Glad to hear you haven’t done anything stupid recently, hope that goes for both of you! (don’t tell Cam I said that)
Adam
By adam on May 20, 2008