Burgundy
Burgundy
Givry 1er Cru "Pied de Chaume", André Pasdeloup, Beaune Côte D'Or, FR, 2017The color is garnet with multiple reflections. Notes of strawberries and blackberries, accompanied by a touch of violet. The tannins are elegant, supple and the mouth is structured with notes of fruit.
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Bourgogne, Joseph Faiveley, FR, 2021 (7th generation Faiveley family)A beautiful ruby color. This wine has pleasant, fresh, red-fruit aromas on the nose, which we also savor on the palate. It has a rich & very ripe substance, with fine round tannins. It’s a very well structured & pleasant wine.
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Bourgogne Rouge, Domaine René Leclerc, Burgundy, FR, 2020 (Francois Leclerc)This Bourgogne Rouge is textbook old-school-style French Pinot Noir, elegant and beguiling, with blackberry and dark strawberry fruit wrapped around a core of earthy spice and vibrant acidity.
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Château de Marsannay Rouge, Burgundy, FR, 2020Has a nose on blackcurrant & cherry, accompanied by a beautiful spicy note. Crisp & fresh on the palate with a very beautiful expression of red fruit accompanied by fine & elegant tannins. The finish is as gourmet as you could wish.
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Mercurey 1er Cru Monople "Clos Des Myglands", Domaine Faiveley, Burgundy, FR, 2021 (7th generation Faiveley family)The nose reveals notes of black & red fruits combined with subtle woody & smoky notes. The palate offers the same rich, fruity aromas as the nose. This full-bodied wine has a velvety tannic backbone which gives a sensation of warmth on the smooth finish.
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Volnay, Domaine Michel & Marc Rossignol, Burgundy, FR, 2020Bright ruby, it has a slightly woody nose mingling with aromas and candied red fruits and violets. The palate is rich and well balanced. The tannins are relatively diverse when young and harmonize with age.
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Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Taupenot-Merme, Burgundy, FR, 2019 (Romain Taupenot, 9th generation winemaker)Wine Spectator 93 Points.
A perfumed red, supple and alluring for the floral, spice, cherry, strawberry and light gamy aromas and flavors. Feels soft, gaining support from refined tannins as this builds to a long, detailed finish.
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Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Chanson, Burgundy, FR, 2019 (Jean-Pierre Gonfuron)The wine is for the most part left alone, as the philosophy is one of “infusion rather than construction.” The wine is vinified 100% whole cluster to extract a deeper color and enhance the structure and aromatic complexity.
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Beaune Bressandes 1er Cru, Albert Morot, Burgundy, FR 2020 (Poitrinal family & Pierre-Jean Villa)A more discreet application of wood sets off the spicy plum and black cherry aromas that display subtle floral elements. There is good vibrancy to the detailed and lightly mineral-laden flavors that are sleeker and more refined even though the impressivel
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Pommard "Les Vieilles Vignes", Vincent Girardin, Burgundy, FR, 2019The nose exudes aromas of black fruits & spices accompanied by woody & smoky notes. A powerful opening with present & well-coated tannins is followed by pleasant woody notes. Beautiful structure as well as a good aromatic persistence.
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Vosne-Romanée, Domaine René Cacheux & Fils, Burgundy, FR, 2019 (4th generation Blée family)Purple colour with bright reflections. Delicate aromas of red and black berries dominated by Morello cherry. Ample, structured, slightly spicy, beautiful concentration, elegant, fresh with a good length.
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Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Henri Gouges, Burgundy, FR, 2020 (100yrs of Family winemaking)WS 95Pts.
Bright, succulent style, this boasts black cherry, blackberry, spice and mineral aromas and flavors. Vibrant and elegant in profile, with terrific harmony and a long, fruit-filled aftertaste. The firm, supportive tannins catch up on the finish.
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Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Chaignots", Domaine Henri Gouges, Burgundy, FR, 2020 (100yrs of Family winemaking)Notes of menthol, spice, warm earth, game & smoky dark berry aromas give way to rich, generously proportioned & more refined middle weight flavors that culminate in a lingering & more complex finale. This is lovely & should repay up to a decade of cellari
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Beaune 1er Cru "Les Toussaints", Xavier Monnot, Burgundy, FR, 2020 (6th generation family winemaker)WS 92Pts.
A dark, almost brooding red, displaying flavors of blackberry, black cherry, iron and tar. Dense and a bit rigid now, yet with plenty of fruit locked inside, this should come into its own in 3 to 5 years.
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Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Rene Leclerc, Burgundy, FR, 2018 (Francois Leclerc)Tender raspberries contrast with a meaty, firm underpinning. The wine is both elegant and brooding, in possession of both good acidity and a ripe character.
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Nuits-Saint-Georges, Arnaud Baillot, Burgundy, FR, 2021Deep red color, powerful & elegant aromas with notes of cherry and blackberry, as well as hints of cedarwood.
Beautiful balance between structure & softness with a long aftertaste reminiscent of fruit syrups & mild spices
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Vosne-Romanée "Aux Réas", Domaine Jean Féry & Fils, FR, 2020 (Jean-Louis Féry)The nose has notes of red berries such as cherry & woody notes exhale. The palate reveals fruity notes, peppery notes & the finish is expressed on the texture, generous material, & solid but silky tannins from the optimized breeding in barrels of light oa
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Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Jean Grivot, Burgundy, FR, 2021 (Mathilde Grivot)Shows aromas and flavors of red berries, herbs, and purple flowers. The palate is rich with ripe fruit and medium weight with bright acidity and fine tannins. Aging in up to 25% new Burgundian pièce brings notes of vanilla, toast, and baking spices.
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Vosne-Romanée "Vielles Vignes", Michel Magnien, Burgundy, FR, 2021 (4th generation family winemaker)90pts Burghound
Nose is comprised by notes of exotic tea plum & anise along with a subtle floral hint. There is again very good richness volume & vibrancy to the medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere balanced & sneaky long finale.
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Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Mont Des Oiseaux", Domaine de L'arlot, FR, 2020 (Géraldine Godot)From the young 25 year+ vines of 1er Cru Clos de L’Arlot in clay-limestone soil.