Category Archives: Burgundy

Cote de Beaune 2005

Posted on February 5, 2009 by RJ

Domaine des Croix, Beaune, Les Bressandes 1er Cru 2005 There’s earthiness, cinnamon and cloves in the nose, maybe a note of licorice as well. The mouth is quite structured, framing great concentration of flavor in a very young Burgundy. Mis … Continue reading →

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Paul Pernot Les Folatieres 2006

Posted on February 5, 2009 by RJ

Paul Pernot, Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatieres 1er Cru 2006 The nose features minerals and a bit of fruit. The mouth is rich, buttery and oaky yet the acidity and green sense of green apples balances the picture – very nice. Mis … Continue reading →

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Bernard Dugat-Py Bourgogne 2005

Posted on January 22, 2009 by RJ

Domaine Bernard Dugat-Py, Bourgogne 2005 I’m afraid that there are some bound-up sulfur issues making this wine reek of H2S.  After 2 hours the wine has cleaned up but how many people will wait that long hoping that this wine … Continue reading →

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Perrot-Minot Cuvee Martine Pinot Noir 2005

Posted on January 22, 2009 by RJ

Domaine Perrot-Minot, Cuvee Martine, Pinot Noir, Red Table Wine 2005 There are brambles and green herbs intertwined with the cherries in the nose of this wine. The palate is tight and acidic, tasting of tart cherries while being shrouded in … Continue reading →

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Anne Gros Bourgogne 2006

Posted on January 22, 2009 by RJ

Domaine Anne Gros, Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2006 Give it a bit of time to blow off a little stink and then the red fruits come alive with a sense of earthiness and a little stemmy character. This certainly a chewy … Continue reading →

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Sylvie Esmonin Cuvee Sylvie 2005

Posted on January 22, 2009 by RJ

Domaine Sylvie Esmonin, Bourgogne, Cuvee Sylvie 2005 This wine is quite toasty with notes of rubber and caramel. The acidity is turbocharged making this electric in the mouth, amplifying the black candied fruit flavors. The fruit is sourced from vineyards … Continue reading →

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Deux Montille Puligny La Garenne 2005

Posted on January 20, 2009 by RJ

Deux Montille, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, “La Garenne” 2005 As in the Montagny tasted previously, Burgundy’s minerality comes through and this time with a shower of oak. This wine is rich with nuttiness and doughiness but has a razor of acidity … Continue reading →

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Drouhin Beaujolais Nouveau 2008

Posted on November 25, 2008 by RJ

Joseph Drouhin, Beaujolais, Nouveau 2008 This is a very clean Nouveau with traditional bubble gum in the nose. The mouth is an explosion of the fruity style you expect, with tart acidity and a bit of tannic grab – nice. … Continue reading →

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Jean Tardy Bourgogne Passetoutgrain VV 2006

Posted on November 14, 2008 by RJ

Domaine Jean Tardy & Fils, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain, Vieilles Vignes 2006 The nose features lively black fruit, black licorice and a little volatility. The mouth is quite fruity, with a fresh juicy character, vitamin C like sharp acidity and a little … Continue reading →

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Anne Gros Bourgogne Chardonnay 2001

Posted on November 14, 2008 by RJ

Domaine Anne Gros, Bourgogne, Chardonnay 2001 The last time I poured this it wasn’t a big hit but it really showed nicely. Today it’s pushing a little further over the hill with more nuttiness and volatility that will put off … Continue reading →

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