tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367424679032651122.post5325554409974552645..comments2024-03-09T06:41:52.584+01:00Comments on Mad about Wine: Jérôme PrévostThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02092972086667650035noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367424679032651122.post-66464721114124724232014-04-01T20:30:43.825+02:002014-04-01T20:30:43.825+02:00Hello Thomas, I am trying to make a reservation an...Hello Thomas, I am trying to make a reservation and I am unable to find a website or contact information. How ere you able to make a reservation? Are you able to give me any contact information?<br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br />KyleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367424679032651122.post-71741370045692409702012-12-04T14:44:10.484+01:002012-12-04T14:44:10.484+01:00Just a correction - Jèrôme just sent me an e-mail....Just a correction - Jèrôme just sent me an e-mail.<br /><br />It was NOT Pinot Blanc, but Pinot Gris he had planted. <br /><br />I have updated the information now.<br /><br />Best from,<br />ThomasThomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092972086667650035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367424679032651122.post-69128756744386026142012-12-04T01:04:50.917+01:002012-12-04T01:04:50.917+01:00Interesting. Thank you for the clarification. Good...Interesting. Thank you for the clarification. Good "source" ;-)Andershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08428660114383463021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367424679032651122.post-73200678138181345812012-12-03T21:59:49.029+01:002012-12-03T21:59:49.029+01:00@ Anders – Oaky…so I have asked an expert – who is...@ Anders – Oaky…so I have asked an expert – who is a Champagne producer and makes damn fine Champagne if you ask me…he should know the rules. <br /><br />It’s partly true what we concluded; that it wasn’t allowed to replant those grapes to “new land" that had never had a vineyard. If you in fact had a vineyard – no matter what grape material was on it (pinot, Chardonnay..etc) you could plant whatever you wanted.<br /><br />However the Champagne Appellation have been updated since, so Pinot Blanc, Arbanne, Petit Meslier, and Pinot Gris now belong side by side with the 3 classic grapes; Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. So now you can do whatever you want with these grapes. <br /><br />My “source” ;-) – also says “But even with this easier regulation, it doesn't sound like those old grapes are going to be more planted, it is more the opposite, due to their yield consistency matters".<br /><br />@ Philipp. Vintage 2010 (LC10) will not be a long runner if you ask me. But easily 5-6 years – no problem. I would imagine it would be perfect in 3 years time. Vintage 2009 (LC10) will age better. Again it depends what you like. If you in general are not that hooked on old Champagne you could start drinking in 4 years time. If you DO like the secondary aromas of Champagne and those autolysis notes, then do by all means cellar in longer. It can easy to 8-12 years. <br /><br />Best from,<br />Thomas<br />Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092972086667650035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367424679032651122.post-1449930587869869092012-12-03T17:14:20.636+01:002012-12-03T17:14:20.636+01:00Hmm... Just got to know Les Beguines some month ag...Hmm... Just got to know Les Beguines some month ago (LC 09) and didn't found a source for the old "vintages". Now I bought some LC10 bottles. But with your tasting notes I'm not so sure if I will touch it in the near future. <br />Any suggestions on future potential? Philippnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367424679032651122.post-15345757281931203972012-12-03T12:17:32.332+01:002012-12-03T12:17:32.332+01:00Hi Anders,
It’s a good question.
As you probably...Hi Anders,<br /><br />It’s a good question.<br /><br />As you probably know these old varieties are in fact still in Champagne and it’s only the use of Gamey, which is not allowed anymore. If you know Les Clos / Les 7 from Laherte or “La Bolorée” from Cédric Bouchard, you know what I am talking about.<br /><br />I think you are right about it’s not allowed to re-plant these varieties, but allowed if they are already there. The rule is from 1930-I think. If the parcel Prévost have acquired did already have Pinot Blanc – I am not sure. I could also imagine, that if the vineyard was once a Pinot Blanc vineyard and replanted with Chardonnay that legally you could replant it again with Pinot Blanc.<br /><br />Like I said – I am not sure, but I have asked someone if it’s true…so stay tuned. <br /><br />Best from,<br />Thomas<br />Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092972086667650035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367424679032651122.post-85959274571941988422012-12-03T01:22:03.296+01:002012-12-03T01:22:03.296+01:00I share your enthusiasm regarding Jerome prevost a...I share your enthusiasm regarding Jerome prevost and his usage of grapes in a different manner. Interesting to read that he has been planting Pinot blanc. I was under the impression that planting other grapes than the classic 3 was forbidden. I think i recall a producer and a farmer in champagne once telling me that. i googled it and found the below link, where it is also stated. Wether it is true or not i don't know. http://www.thewinedoctor.com/regionalguides/champagne3varietyvat.shtmlAndershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08428660114383463021noreply@blogger.com