Ugh. What a week. This is the problem with the "under $25/bottle case." You never know what you're going to get. Unfortunately, I haven't been as lucky as Eric Asimov finding quality cheap French wine at retail in NYC. That said, I hate to harp on bad wines . . . it's just not worth my time . . . . so merely to sum it all up, here's an overview of what we've been drinking.
2006 Eugene Carrel & Fils Rousette de Savoie "Altesse" gave me a headache. A *headache* - not a hangover, and trust me, by now I know the difference. Best for use in fondue.
1998 Chauveau Chinon Vieilles Vignes * Not bad. It's dark like Baudry, and has that earth cab franc grip, and there is some underlying fruit left, but this was just too tannic still, and considering my excitement about it, ultimately disappointing. (I made a little seared chicken liver with this, in a tablespoon of olive oil with diced garlic, onion, and pureed it in a mini-Cuisinart with dried parsley. Usually I'd pair something like that with Beaujolais, but the Chinon cut through it nicely, and saved the wine from complete obscurity.)
2007 Dom. Corsin Macon-Villages 2007 * Bright acidity and citrus. This is Burgundy-cum-New-Zealand white wine. Better day two. Too expensive ($17) to serve at a dinner party. Disappointing.
2006 Hugel Alsace (Gewurztraminer) Interesting gewurz aromas, but there was a muddy quality in the mouth . . . not quite dish soapy, but not quite clean, rich, savory or sweet, either. Another ultimately disappointing wine.
To end on a high note, though, I asked Julie to stop at Oak & Steel for a bottle of sparkly from Terry Theise for tonight. Let's hope she picks out something delicious.
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