France Archives - Wine Swinging

Red Wines For Winter Times

Serge ZFeb 17, 2025February 17, 20250

As the temperature drops and our sweaters take center stage, it’s only natural that our wine choices shift to reflect the cozy ambiance of winter.

Domaine Dugois Trousseau Arbois 2018

Serge ZNov 14, 2024February 17, 20250

We were surprised when we saw the 2018 Domaine Dugois “En Grevelliere” Trousseau Arbois Rouge in Celilo restaurant in the small Oregonian town of Hood

2022 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Lamblin & Fils

Serge ZSep 18, 2023September 19, 20230

We decided to gamble and taste the 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Cru Lamblin & Fils, contrary to the producer’s recommendation to cellar it for

Agathe Bursin Riesling Zinnkoepfle Vendanges Tardives 2015

LanaSep 11, 20230

2015 Agathe Bursin Riesling Zinnkoepfle became our first Grand Cru wine from this producer, and we are looking forward to tasting more from this appellation.

2021 Domaine du Bagnol Rose

Serge ZJun 12, 2023June 12, 20230

Rosé, as the 2021 Domaine du Bagnol rose, defines this wine category, making it more than “not white” and “not red,” but claiming its own

Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Rousseau Deslandes 2018

Serge ZApr 27, 2023May 22, 20231

Unlike other wines, Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Rousseau Deslandes 2018 (Pinot Noir) and other Hospice de Beaune wines are available only through annual actions attended

Willamette Valley Syrah vs Rhône Syrah

Serge ZApr 4, 2023April 10, 20230

Willamette Valley Syrah vs Northern Rhône Syrah! Well, that’s a brave challenge! Let’s introduce the competitors stepping into a Wine Swinging ring: In American glass

Classic French Wine Tasting With A Twist

Serge ZJan 27, 2023February 3, 20230

Classic French wine tasting with a twist was designed for our wine club to expand to explore the wines that define French wines. Champagne, Bordeaux,

Chateau de Pressac Grand Cru Classe Saint Emillion 2018

LanaJan 10, 20230

It is too early to drink Chateau de Pressac Grand Cru Classe 2018, yet, we decided to take some notes to compare them later. Chateau

Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chateau d’Armailhac 2016

Serge ZDec 13, 2022December 15, 20220

Based on raving reviews of wine critics, we had high expectations for Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chateau d’Armailhac 2016. Having tried it a couple of