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What a difference a year makes
Published:  March 29, 2009

The other night we opened another 2000 Monthelie les Clous from Daniel Buisson-Dupont, friends gathered. Quite a change from the first time we had it a year ago, this time full of power, thick and full. Why the difference? Well, a few possibilities. First, the food last Friday was delicious, grilled chicken with apricot and Basmati rice with a thick apricot jus, followed by some cheese. Also, we had served a lighter Savigny-Les-Beaunes to kick off with, so perhaps the contrast of styles had something to do with it. Moreover, this particular bottle had been cellared in Burgundy, rather than in Paris, and had lots of time to get up to room temperature. But most of all, wine is a living creation, it evolves, and a year can be just enough to bring about radical improvement. A- now. What exactly is it that gives it such a high mark?

Maison à vendre Perros-Guirec: VENDUE !!
Published:  August 15, 2007

Charming 4 bedroom stone house for sale on French coast at Perros-Guirec, Brittany. Splendid views from all rooms. [Good memories]

— On the Saone river, circa 1980