Sunday, March 19, 2017

Alex Gambal Tasting

There was Alex Gambal tasting in San Francisco.

Alex Gambal is a wine producer from Burgundy.
He is originally from Boston, started to make wine in France as a negocian, and now make wine from his own vineyards, too.
At least some of them are bio dynamic.


Tasting was at La Folie Lounge. It is a casual restaurant with antique-look interior and cozy atmosphere. High-end La Folie Restaurant is right next door.
The space was a little small for this occasion since so many people showed up (Alex Gambal seems popular!), so I couldn't take pictures.

Four whites and three reds:

Aligote 2014 had high acid. Very high.

Saint-Romain 2014
Crisp with ripeness. The texture was round. Chestnut and lime.

Saint-Aubin 1er Cru 2014 had high minerality like oyster shell, and flower.

Puligny-Montrachet 2014 had high but soft acidity. Orchard fruit and yeastiness.

Savigny-Les Beaune 2014 had flowers and ripe cherry with freshness.

Gevrey-Chambertin 2014 had purple flower and purple fruit with savoriness.

Chambolle-Musigny 2014
Coffee and mushroom. Ripe cherry and red rose.

They were all good wines. The price might be a little high, but it's Burgundy.
It wasn't there that day but they have Les Charmes, too.
Hope I'll have a chance to try someday.

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