more from the wine cellar

"I drink it when I'm happy and when I'm sad.
Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone.
When I have company I consider it obligatory.
I trifle with it if I'm not hungry and I drink it when I am.
Otherwise I never touch it, unless I'm thirsty."

- Lili Boulanger on Champagne

Wine tasting last week was fabulous...mainly because we not only got to taste wines from Bordeaux, but champagnes as well!  

Here is a list for reference:

All Champagne and one delicious port:

1. Louis Roederer, Brut Premier

2. Cuvee William Deutz 1995

3. Larmandier-Bermier, Vertus, Cote des Blancs

4. Louis Roederer Vintage Rose 1997

5. Taylor's Vintage Port, 2000

Bordeaux wines:

1. Chateau Carbonnieux, White Pessac Leognan 2006 Grand Cru Classe

2. Chateau Rieussee Santerres 1979, Premier Grand Cru Classe

3. Alter Ego de Palmer Margaux 2000

4. Chateau Canon-la-Gaffeliere, Saint Emilion, Grand Cru 1996

3. Chateau d'Issan Margaux 3rd Growth Grand Cru Classe 1999