[TN] Bandol and MC Riesling

[Mark Lipton]

I've been remiss in keeping up with some of wines we've recently opened.
Over a few nights, we had with dinner:

1998 La Bastide Blanche Bandol Cuv�e Fontan�ou
nose: brambly black fruits, earth, slightly medicinal/Brett
palate: medium body, high acidity, fine tannins, medicinal finish

Not the most complex or compelling Bandol of my experience, but a very
respectable wine which went quite well with lamb and, later, with pizza.

With a Saturday dinner of roast chicken and risotto Milanese, I opened:

2008 Muller-Catoir Riesling Trocken
nose: slight minerality, a hint of peach and lemon
palate: crisp, balanced, stone fruit and citrus

Once again, I am impressed with the versatility and food-friendliness of
Riesling and this has to be one of the best Trockens of my experience
for its nicely fruity character and balanced acidity. I haven't had too
many '08 Rieslings yet, but those I have had have impressed.

Mark Lipton
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[DaleW]

On Nov 18, 11:47 am, Mark Lipton <not...@eudrup.ude> wrote:
> I've been remiss in keeping up with some of wines we've recently opened.
>  Over a few nights, we had with dinner:
>

> 1998 La Bastide Blanche Bandol Cuvée Fontanéou

> nose: brambly black fruits, earth, slightly medicinal/Brett
> palate: medium body, high acidity, fine tannins, medicinal finish
>
> Not the most complex or compelling Bandol of my experience, but a very
> respectable wine which went quite well with lamb and, later, with pizza.
>
> With a Saturday dinner of roast chicken and risotto Milanese, I opened:
>
> 2008 Muller-Catoir Riesling Trocken
> nose: slight minerality, a hint of peach and lemon
> palate: crisp, balanced, stone fruit and citrus
>
> Once again, I am impressed with the versatility and food-friendliness of
> Riesling and this has to be one of the best Trockens of my experience
> for its nicely fruity character and balanced acidity.  I haven't had too
> many '08 Rieslings yet, but those I have had have impressed.
>
> Mark Lipton
> --
> alt.food.wine FAQ:  http://winefaq.cwdjr.net

I've liked the couple La Bastide Blanches I've tried.
Never seen the MC dry Riesling. I actually drink more "other grapes"
from MC, but the Riesling can be stunning./