1936 Shaking in the 60's by Eddie Clarke

vineyard oforigin; Chablis, a generous dry wine,and Petit Ghablis which is less delicate than the others. Regrettably, this area suffers more than mostfrom frost and hail.In addition,it has the awful peril ofits name being prostituted probably more than any other wine. Its best vineyards produce fantastic wines—^look around and find one that is Domaine-bottled,for only then have you tasted Chablis at its best. It will hold its own %vith the greatest white wines ofFi-ance. Cotes du Rhone A continuous group of vineyards run south between Lyonsand Avigonon thesun-bathed hillsidesofboth banksof the River Rhone.The wines produced,both red and white, give amazing satisfaction. How the vines prosper and bear such luscious fruitfrom the very stony soil ofthese parts, would appear a mystery. Unlike the more northern vineyards ofFrance,the vines in this area grow in a more constant climate and,therefore, give a fairly abundant crop in most years. Modern co-operative wineries have been built to help the small grower and it is felt that the wines ofthe Cote du Rhone will play an important part in coping with the ever- increasing consumption ofwine throughout the world. A memorable feeling to stand in these vineyards during late summer,in a blazing sun,and look at the distantsnow capped mountains. The full-bodied wines of Cote Rotie, Hermitage and Chateauneuf-du-Pape are fit for any table and for what they are, moderately priced. The whites are crisp and full offlavour and it is rather surprising that these wines ofthe Cotes du Rhone are not more popular in England than they are. Their day will surely come.

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