Gevrey-chambertin 1er Cru Wine

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  June 2009

  Domaine Armand Rousseau Pere et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin Premiere Cru Clos St. Jacques 1996

  Snoothrank: Starting at $480^.64

  How nice was that? Served to my parents at a special family gathering. My mother loved it so much she demanded to know how much it cost, and, when I for once relented and told her, spat it back into the glass and said she wasn't worthy. She is, and so is the wine - fantastic... Read moreHow nice was that? Served to my parents at a special family gathering. My mother loved it so much she demanded to know how much it cost, and, when I for once relented and told her, spat it back into the glass and said she wasn't worthy. She is, and so is the wine - fantastic fruit, silky tanins, good length - does exactly what it says on the tin. Highly recommended.    (hide)

  Wine review by enricovino

  
  

• April 2009

  Since my Tasting group of hard-hitting Sonoma County Pinot Noir producers somehow disbanded last year, I have taken it upon myself to fill the void in various ways.  First and foremost, as my friends in the Valleys will tell you, when I have a cocktail party at my house, it is... Read more Since my Tasting group of hard-hitting Sonoma County Pinot Noir producers somehow disbanded last year, I have taken it upon myself to fill the void in various ways.  First and foremost, as my friends in the Valleys will tell you, when I have a cocktail party at my house, it is always accompanied by a theme - for example, an 80’s NYC Art Scene Gallery Exhibition Opening when guests were requested to wear black, white or a combination of both and cheap white wine and cheaper sparkling wine was served over white and fluorescent orange hunks of cheese; or a Gatsby themed party where Prohibition era cocktails were mixed and silos full of Champagne were consumed.  Hosting a traditional dinner party or pot-luck is also an engaging option for wine geeks - whether it be regional focused (with accompanying foods) or vintage focused.  A recent dinner party at my house contained a face off of a 2006 Sancerre (Alphonse Mellot Edmund) vs. the 2006 Larkmead Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc.  The red portion of the program contained two 2000 Bordeaux second labels (Mouton’s Chateau D’Armailac and Leoville-Las Cases’ Clos du Marquis) and two 2001 Italian wines, Terralsole’s Brunello di Montalcino and Pira’s Vigna Rionda Barolo.  The reds weren’t a precise theme, but it opened up the palates of us Cabernet focused Napa Valley types. Over the last couple of months, I was fortunate to organize a blind tasting of 2005 Cabernet’s from Napa Valley (a work event to compare Larkmead’s wines from said vintage to some of the ‘cult’ Cabernets garnering lots of attention and even higher price tags).  I posted a forum note, here on the site, and reviewed the wines.  More recently, I was fortunate to be pulled into another Cabernet (blind) tasting to, once again, gauge a wine (this time a new wine to market made by Thomas Brown of Schrader fame) and how it compares to relatively similar wines and their price points.  While I was in NYC last month working at our distributor tasting, I had the good fortune to get out from behind the table and taste a few of the Int’l imported wines that you’ll see in New York restaurants and retail but may not necessarily make it out to the West Coast (esp. the wine stores of Napa and Sonoma).  These trade tastings happen pretty regularly and are free of charge, all you need to do is have a good relationship with a wine shop owner or restaurant wine director and ask if any trade tastings are coming up - when and where. [Ed. Note: I am sure the Snooth team can help on this one, hint, hint. Get connected, good wine drinking will follow!] After the NY tasting I had the good fortune to sit down to dinner with, in my opinion, one of the top wine enthusiasts and generous fellows I have ever met.  He organized a dinner where ten people gathered at Little Giant on the Lower East Side and we uncorked 21 wines that were brought by said fellow and friends.  (Below is a list of the wines and my half-crocked tasting notes, of which I posted on this site - if the wines were in the Snooth database.) In an ‘event’ like this, it is obvious that the wine will overshadow the food and the company and conversation will educate you beyond the bottle.  I definitely feel this dinner (among similar others I had in the past year+ with this fellow) rank up their with some of the incredible tastings and dinners organized by Snooth’s own, Gregory Dal Piaz.  Keep thanking him for his generous notes and tastings! So, if anyone has read Gregory’s posts, and are reading this, I do hope that you have that itch of a drunken desire that prompts you to organize your own wine tasting, cocktail party, dinner party, blind tasting, theme drinking, BYOB drinking, etc., etc.  In these recessionary times, there is no better way to spread the resources around than to encourage your family, friends and work colleagues with a relatively low cost BYOB night of drinking under the pretense of this or that theme.  Which reminds me, something that has been lingering in the ears and mouths of my friends is the 80-point blind tasting.  We have all had our fair share of poor reviews and we all feel blotted by them.  It is our hope to uncork the bottles, raise the glasses and to enjoy the heck out of these wines that may or may not have become second-class citizens based on someone’s third party review.  It will happen soon and I will let you know when it does; but, in the meantime, it would be great to hear about what is inspiring you to gather and gulp some of the good stuff.  It may inspire us all to make the best with what’s around.  And by the way, I invested in a couple of restaurant wine dinners recently and was pleasantly pleased with the week’s worth of food and wine that accompanied a price that would be close to the retail value of one or two of the wines that were consumed on the night in question.  Return on investment very high in some of these dinners - so, check your resources, something too good to be true will be on the horizon, I am sure of it.  Eat well, drink better and let us know what you have been tasting! - Little Giant Dinner March 24, 2009 Domaine de Croix 2006 Beaune, 1er Cru, Pertuisots - Youthfully subdued nose, opens to a soft, supple aromatic midpalate; elegant use oak that translates on the finish. Domaine Humbert Freres 2006 Gevrey Chambertin, Premier Cru, Poissenot - Textured nose of cherry-aspirin pill box sweetens undertones of earth and mushroom; a hint of cola on the palate broadens to a bitter cherry finish. Wind Gap 2006 Grenache Booker Vineyard Paso - A bit overripe, masking tell-tale Grenache rusticity and texture; however, surprisingly refined on the mid-palate with a soft, supple tannins that dry out quickly. Wind Gap 2006 Syrah Sonoma Coast - Intense Kalamata olive nose; stemmy to a fault (?).  However, luckily, more impressed with the aromatic mid-palate but can’t get over the nose! Larkmead 2002 Solari Reserve Cabernet - Rich, luscious, sweet, tannin and acid.  Vanilla, cream, dried herbs, black tea and Asian spices.  Tastes like a Jolly Rancher when compared to the Canon. Ch. Canon 1982 St. Emilion - Signature BDX nose (some said “Brett,” I say “Terroir”); Cedar, cherry, eucalyptus; bitter cherry finish.  Or as we discussed: the Grande Dame at the ball, wearing Chanel, sweating a bit after the Waltz, returns to the table after powdering her nose. Realm 2006 To-Kalon Vineyard - An Oakville nose of dusty, textured fruit; creamy mouthfeel, vanilla, sweet and succulent with a weed (i.e. hempy) finish.  Elegant and refined tannins, a nod to good winemaking in the 06 vintage. Realm 2006 Dr. Crane Vineyard - Similar (identical oak ?) mid-palate to the To-Kalon under a darker, more brooding nose and off-putting, astringent tannic finish.  Finishes a little hot with similar hempy character of the To-Kalon - may say something about the barrels used. Carlisle 2007 Zinfandel, Montafi Ranch, RRV - The warm, inviting nose.  Teasing.  Powerful, explosive fruit wrapped in a creamy core.  Lull’s you in and then throws you a spliter of astringency on the finish.  Leaves you wanting to redeem yourself (or it). Paul Jaboulet Aine 2003 La Chapelle, Hermitage* - Elegant and balanced.  Soft and polished.  Focused purity.  Meat.  Fruit.  Cream.  Acts I, II and III.  Runs you up the tree.  Offers you the options to get down. And finishes with happily ever after. Chapoutier 2003 L’Ermite, Hermitage* - Reggie Jackson circa October 1978.  Power, structure, consistency.  A true champ.  Highlighted with a bit of verve - spice, menthol, mint.  A spectacular finish.  Lingering in the memory. * Hard to beat these two wines. Domaine Robert Arnoux 2007 Vosne-Romanee, 1er Cru, Les Suchots - “Pretty”, soft, subtle sweetness on the nose that dominates the wine.  A little shy in the mouth but finishes with some tell-tale, “I want another sip” acid.  Needs time to balance a bit. Domaine Jaques Fredrick Mugnier 2004 Chambolle Musigny, Bonnes-Mares - Best representation of a mood based wine.  Intriguing in exotic kind of way.  Dark and brooding; best consumed on a rainy day because the acid and tannin promise the spirit of sunshine in the future. Domaine Prieure Roch 1995 Vosne-Romanee, Les Suchots - Shockingly still fruit forward.  Dark, rich and elegant midpalate balanced with fine acidity.  Not necessarily noble, a bit more rebellious. Clos Saint Jean 2005 Deus ex Machina, CdP - One of the most intense wines (in balance) that I have ever tasted.  It’s richness is kept in check with layers of purity, complexity and texture. This wine bleeds terroir and passionate winemaking. Clos Saint Jean 2006 Deus ex Machina, CdP - A bit off-putting - the roller-coaster ride of a young wine’s evolution in bottle.  Unlike its previous vintage, the wine is a bit more linear (laser like fruit focus with more expressive alcohol); oak influence rearing its ugly head.  Overjoyed to have tasted it, but some infanticide took place with this wine. Clos Saint Jean 2005 La Combe des Fous, CdP - Best in show.  Dark and brooding at first glance.  Soft and succulent as you get to know her.  Balanced and perfect when you walk away thinking about her.  The wine’s concentration and intensity is focused throughout the experience. Never wavering, cannot find a flaw in this wine. Domaine La Barroche 2005 PURE, CdP Youthful.  Tight.  Showing its extremes - high-toned fruit focus, vegetative and black olive (whole cluster), a little too much alcohol becoming raisin-like; shy on its potential.  Would love to revisit. Domaine de la Mordoree 2005 La Plume du Pientre, La Crau, CdP - Similar to the PURE, needs time.  It’s port-like character shows hints of intense, concentrated complexity.  Remove its chastity belt in ten or twenty years and this wine will be a knock-out. Domaine Gustave Lorentz 1983 Gerwurztraminer Shockingly fresh.  Clarity is remarkable.  The pineapple and malic character is stunning.  A refreshing way to re-liven the palate after luxurious red wine consumption.  I would drink this nightly to count sheep in the spring-time pasture happily. Dan Petroski is Assistant Winemaker at Larkmead Vineyards in Napa Valley. Dan has an MBA from New York University and worked as an Ad Exec in New York for several years, before switching it up and trading his suit for a move out west.    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Taste, Taste, Eat, Taste by danpetroski

  
  

• April 2009

  Taste, Taste, Eat, Taste Since my Tasting group of hard-hitting Sonoma County Pinot Noir producers somehow disbanded last year, I have taken it upon myself to fill the void in various ways.  First and foremost, as my friends in the Valleys will tell you, when I have a cocktail party... Read moreTaste, Taste, Eat, Taste Since my Tasting group of hard-hitting Sonoma County Pinot Noir producers somehow disbanded last year, I have taken it upon myself to fill the void in various ways.  First and foremost, as my friends in the Valleys will tell you, when I have a cocktail party at my house, it is always accompanied by a theme - for example, an 80's NYC Art Scene Gallery Exhibition Opening when guests were requested to wear black, white or a combination of both and cheap white wine and cheaper sparkling wine was served over white and fluorescent orange hunks of cheese; or a Gatsby themed party where Prohibition era cocktails were mixed and silos full of Champagne were consumed.  Hosting a traditional dinner party or pot-luck is also an engaging option for wine geeks - whether it be regional focused (with accompanying foods) or vintage focused.  A recent dinner party at my house contained a face off of a 2006 Sancerre (Alphonse Mellot Edmund) vs. the 2006 Larkmead Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc.  The red portion of the program contained two 2000 Bordeaux second labels (Mouton's Chateau D'Armailac and Leoville-Las Cases' Clos du Marquis) and two 2001 Italian wines, Terralsole's Brunello di Montalcino and Pira's Vigna Rionda Barolo.  The reds weren't a precise theme, but it opened up the palates of us Cabernet focused Napa Valley types. Over the last couple of months, I was fortunate to organize a blind tasting of 2005 Cabernet's from Napa Valley (a work event to compare Larkmead's wines from said vintage to some of the ‘cult' Cabernets garnering lots of attention and even higher price tags).  I posted a forum note, here on the site, and reviewed the wines.  More recently, I was fortunate to be pulled into another Cabernet (blind) tasting to, once again, gauge a wine (this time a new wine to market made by Thomas Brown of Schrader fame) and how it compares to relatively similar wines and their price points.  While I was in NYC last month working at our distributor tasting, I had the good fortune to get out from behind the table and taste a few of the Int'l imported wines that you'll see in New York restaurants and retail but may not necessarily make it out to the West Coast (esp. the wine stores of Napa and Sonoma).  These trade tastings happen pretty regularly and are free of charge, all you need to do is have a good relationship with a wine shop owner or restaurant wine director and ask if any trade tastings are coming up - when and where. [Ed. Note: I am sure the Snooth team can help on this one, hint, hint. Get connected, good wine drinking will follow!] After the NY tasting I had the good fortune to sit down to dinner with, in my opinion, one of the top wine enthusiasts and generous fellows I have ever met.  He organized a dinner where ten people gathered at Little Giant on the Lower East Side and we uncorked 21 wines that were brought by said fellow and friends.  (Below is a list of the wines and my half-crocked tasting notes, of which I posted on this site - if the wines were in the Snooth database.) In an ‘event' like this, it is obvious that the wine will overshadow the food and the company and conversation will educate you beyond the bottle.  I definitely feel this dinner (among similar others I had in the past year+ with this fellow) rank up their with some of the incredible tastings and dinners organized by Snooth's own, Gregory Dal Piaz.  Keep thanking him for his generous notes and tastings! So, if anyone has read Gregory's posts, and are reading this, I do hope that you have that itch of a drunken desire that prompts you to organize your own wine tasting, cocktail party, dinner party, blind tasting, theme drinking, BYOB drinking, etc., etc.  In these recessionary times, there is no better way to spread the resources around than to encourage your family, friends and work colleagues with a relatively low cost BYOB night of drinking under the pretense of this or that theme.  Which reminds me, something that has been lingering in the ears and mouths of my friends is the 80-point blind tasting.  We have all had our fair share of poor reviews and we all feel blotted by them.  It is our hope to uncork the bottles, raise the glasses and to enjoy the heck out of these wines that may or may not have become second-class citizens based on someone's third party review.  It will happen soon and I will let you know when it does; but, in the meantime, it would be great to hear about what is inspiring you to gather and gulp some of the good stuff.  It may inspire us all to make the best with what's around.  And by the way, I invested in a couple of restaurant wine dinners recently and was pleasantly pleased with the week's worth of food and wine that accompanied a price that would be close to the retail value of one or two of the wines that were consumed on the night in question.  Return on investment very high in some of these dinners - so, check your resources, something too good to be true will be on the horizon, I am sure of it.  Eat well, drink better and let us know what you have been tasting! - Little Giant Dinner March 24, 2009 Domaine de Croix 2006 Beaune, 1er Cru, Pertuisots - Youthfully subdued nose, opens to a soft, supple aromatic midpalate; elegant use oak that translates on the finish. Domaine Humbert Freres 2006 Gevrey Chambertin, Premier Cru, Poissenot - Textured nose of cherry-aspirin pill box sweetens undertones of earth and mushroom; a hint of cola on the palate broadens to a bitter cherry finish. Wind Gap 2006 Grenache Booker Vineyard Paso - A bit overripe, masking tell-tale Grenache rusticity and texture; however, surprisingly refined on the mid-palate with a soft, supple tannins that dry out quickly. Wind Gap 2006 Syrah Sonoma Coast - Intense Kalamata olive nose; stemmy to a fault (?).  However, luckily, more impressed with the aromatic mid-palate but can't get over the nose! Larkmead 2002 Solari Reserve Cabernet - Rich, luscious, sweet, tannin and acid.  Vanilla, cream, dried herbs, black tea and Asian spices.  Tastes like a Jolly Rancher when compared to the Canon. Ch. Canon 1982 St. Emilion - Signature BDX nose (some said “Brett,” I say “Terroir”); Cedar, cherry, eucalyptus; bitter cherry finish.  Or as we discussed: the Grande Dame at the ball, wearing Chanel, sweating a bit after the Waltz, returns to the table after powdering her nose. Realm 2006 To-Kalon Vineyard - An Oakville nose of dusty, textured fruit; creamy mouthfeel, vanilla, sweet and succulent with a weed (i.e. hempy) finish.  Elegant and refined tannins, a nod to good winemaking in the 06 vintage. Realm 2006 Dr. Crane Vineyard - Similar (identical oak ?) mid-palate to the To-Kalon under a darker, more brooding nose and off-putting, astringent tannic finish.  Finishes a little hot with similar hempy character of the To-Kalon - may say something about the barrels used. Carlisle 2007 Zinfandel, Montafi Ranch, RRV - The warm, inviting nose.  Teasing.  Powerful, explosive fruit wrapped in a creamy core.  Lull's you in and then throws you a spliter of astringency on the finish.  Leaves you wanting to redeem yourself (or it). Paul Jaboulet Aine 2003 La Chapelle, Hermitage* - Elegant and balanced.  Soft and polished.  Focused purity.  Meat.  Fruit.  Cream.  Acts I, II and III.  Runs you up the tree.  Offers you the options to get down. And finishes with happily ever after. Chapoutier 2003 L'Ermite, Hermitage* - Reggie Jackson circa October 1978.  Power, structure, consistency.  A true champ.  Highlighted with a bit of verve - spice, menthol, mint.  A spectacular finish.  Lingering in the memory. * Hard to beat these two wines. Domaine Robert Arnoux 2007 Vosne-Romanee, 1er Cru, Les Suchots - “Pretty”, soft, subtle sweetness on the nose that dominates the wine.  A little shy in the mouth but finishes with some tell-tale, “I want another sip” acid.  Needs time to balance a bit. Domaine Jaques Fredrick Mugnier 2004 Chambolle Musigny, Bonnes-Mares - Best representation of a mood based wine.  Intriguing in exotic kind of way.  Dark and brooding; best consumed on a rainy day because the acid and tannin promise the spirit of sunshine in the future. Domaine Prieure Roch 1995 Vosne-Romanee, Les Suchots - Shockingly still fruit forward.  Dark, rich and elegant midpalate balanced with fine acidity.  Not necessarily noble, a bit more rebellious. Clos Saint Jean 2005 Deus ex Machina, CdP - One of the most intense wines (in balance) that I have ever tasted.  It's richness is kept in check with layers of purity, complexity and texture. This wine bleeds terroir and passionate winemaking. Clos Saint Jean 2006 Deus ex Machina, CdP - A bit off-putting - the roller-coaster ride of a young wine's evolution in bottle.  Unlike its previous vintage, the wine is a bit more linear (laser like fruit focus with more expressive alcohol); oak influence rearing its ugly head.  Overjoyed to have tasted it, but some infanticide took place with this wine. Clos Saint Jean 2005 La Combe des Fous, CdP - Best in show.  Dark and brooding at first glance.  Soft and succulent as you get to know her.  Balanced and perfect when you walk away thinking about her.  The wine's concentration and intensity is focused throughout the experience. Never wavering, cannot find a flaw in this wine. Domaine La Barroche 2005 PURE, CdP Youthful.  Tight.  Showing its extremes - high-toned fruit focus, vegetative and black olive (whole cluster), a little too much alcohol becoming raisin-like; shy on its potential.  Would love to revisit. Domaine de la Mordoree 2005 La Plume du Pientre, La Crau, CdP - Similar to the PURE, needs time.  It's port-like character shows hints of intense, concentrated complexity.  Remove its chastity belt in ten or twenty years and this wine will be a knock-out. Domaine Gustave Lorentz 1983 Gerwurztraminer Shockingly fresh.  Clarity is remarkable.  The pineapple and malic character is stunning.  A refreshing way to re-liven the palate after luxurious red wine consumption.  I would drink this nightly to count sheep in the spring-time pasture happily. Dan Petroski is Assistant Winemaker at Larkmead Vineyards in Napa Valley. Dan has an MBA from New York University and worked as an Ad Exec in New York for several years, before switching it up and trading his suit for a move out west.    (hide)

  From the article Taste, Taste, Eat, Taste

  
  

• February 2009

  And so it goes, from the workhorse grape of Italy we know turn our attention to one of the greatest of the Vinifera grapes: Pinot Noir! From Burgundy, Oregon, New Zealand, Portugal, California, Italy, Israel, you name it come great and unique renditions of this most persnickety... Read moreAnd so it goes, from the workhorse grape of Italy we know turn our attention to one of the greatest of the Vinifera grapes: Pinot Noir! From Burgundy, Oregon, New Zealand, Portugal, California, Italy, Israel, you name it come great and unique renditions of this most persnickety variety. Post your impressions and lets all keep an open mind. Pinot lovers seem to be some of the most passionate wine lovers and when it comes to their turf they'll defend it till the death...of the bottle they're drinking. Uncork, share, discuss...Pinot Noir! I'll start us off with 1988 Rene Leclerc Clos Prieur which was gorgeous on the nose with classic aged, smoked meat, mud and cherry fruits and while seductively silky in the mouth lacked a bit of complexity. Still that's splitting hairs since the joy in this wine was it's perfect state of maturity. Great in it's own special way. http://www.snooth.com/wine/domaine-rene-leclerc-gevrey-chambertin-clos-prieur-1988/ Also on the agenda, a pair from Jadot. The 2000 Jadot Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses was perfumed and spicy/sweet on the nose with ripe, gamy fruit in a medium bodied package just entering prime time drinking. A bit simple but suave and elegant. http://www.snooth.com/wine/louis-jadot-chambollemusigny-les-amoureuses-1er-cru-2000/ The 1998 Jadot Volnay Clos de la Barre had an amazing nose that was so poised and precise pumping out notes of anise, leather, strawberry, dusty mineral and floral tones that I while I was let down abit by the palate, which was lovely if still a bit on the tannic side, it didn't stop me from spending a lot of time with this wine. I look forward to trying this again! http://www.snooth.com/wine/louis-jadot-volnay-clos-de-la-barre-1er-cru-1998-1/ Well that's it, we're on our way. Post your Pinot Notes!    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Pinot Noir GTi by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

• November 2008

  I met with my new blind tasting group this past Tuesday and enjoyed a flight of 8 wines. I was surprised how approachable the wines were. I really expected more to be closed down for the long sleep but most remain accessible. I'm listing my ranking as well as the groups with the... Read moreI met with my new blind tasting group this past Tuesday and enjoyed a flight of 8 wines. I was surprised how approachable the wines were. I really expected more to be closed down for the long sleep but most remain accessible. I'm listing my ranking as well as the groups with the score for each wine, lower being better and representing the number of first, second, third, etc. place votes each wine received. There were clear divisions between the wines at the top and the wines at the bottom as well as four fairly tightly bunched in the middle. Interestingly two of the middle wines, my first and seventh, were either hated or loved by members of the group. Their middling placement is somewhat deceptive since they were polarizing wines but such is the fault of averaging scores. In any event the wines, scores, and a brief overview follow. Complete reviews can be found on each wine's detail page. Wine in order tasted (all from 2005) Bouchard Beaune Greves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus my 7th, groups 4th with 47 points I thought this was perfectly fine but in a more modern, extracted style than I generally like. To me this came off as clumsy and simple with the tannins out of balance but others enjoyed the power and richness. http://www.snooth.com/wine/bouchard-pere-et-fils-beaune-vigne-de-lenfant-jesus-1er-cru-les-greves-2005/ Ponsot Gevrey Chambertin Cuvee de l'Abeille my 1st, groups 6th with 51 points This had incredible acidity, too much for many who found this sour and unbalanced. I found the cleansing acids incredibly refreshing and the wine had enough depth and complexity keep me engaged. Delicious! http://www.snooth.com/wine/domaine-ponsot-gevrey-chambertin-cuvee-de-labeille-2005-1/ Robert Chevillon Nuits-St-Georges Chaignots my 5th, groups 3rd with 46 points This seemed rather oaked to me with plenty of plump, chunky fruit but a bit too soft. It was a very middle of the road style and a surprising showing for one of my favorite producers. http://www.snooth.com/wine/robert-chevillon-nuits-st-georges-les-chaignots/ Comte Senard Corton en Charlemagne my 4th, groups 5th with 48 points Displaying an absolutely delicate color in the glass this was the only wine tonight that could be called ready. Very expressive with a layered, classic array of flavors, this kept evolving through the evening. http://www.snooth.com/wine/corton-en-charlemagne-comte-senard-2005/ Faiveley Gevrey Chambertin Craipillots my 6th, groups 8th with 66 points This struck me as the most closed wine of the night so I'm not surprised with it's showing. It did exhibit moments of fine Gevrey dirt and forest floor but it was tough to really get a handle on this. http://www.snooth.com/wine/domaine-faiveley-craipillot-gevrey-chambertin-1er-cru-2005/ Domaine de Lambrays Clos des Lambrays my 2nd, groups 1st with 37 points. This really had it all, depth, power, balance. It is very youthful still but it was universally admired. I loved the showy aromatics and great minerality that was a great contrast to the deep, sweet fruit. Excellent stuff! http://www.snooth.com/wine/clos-des-lambrays-domaine-des-lambrays-2005/ Robert Arnoux Nuits- St-Georges Poisets my 3rd, groups 2nd with 39 points This showed a very oaky character in a powerful style but still managed to be perfumed and had a lovely bitter/sweet contrast that helped to integrate the oak. Not exactly my style but undeniably very good. http://www.snooth.com/wine/domaine-robert-arnoux-nuits-st-georges-les-poisets/ Lamarche Clos Vougeots my 8th, groups 7th with 57 points This just smelled nasty to me for much of the night. Very intense Floral notes smelled like Pyrithium roach spray! I hated the nose but the palate didn't do much for me anyway. A mediocre bottle. http://www.snooth.com/wine/domaine-lamarche-clos-de-vougeot-grand-cru-2005/    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic 2005 Burgundy Blind tasting by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  October 2008

  Rene Leclerc Gevrey-Chambertin Premiere Cru Combes Aux Moines 1995

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  While not the greatest wine it was great tonight. This was caught at the perfect moment for me. On the nose there were classic Burgundian notes of funky earth, autumnal leaves, light licorice tones, smoldering campfire and dried cherry fruit. Well resolved in the mouth with just a... Read moreWhile not the greatest wine it was great tonight. This was caught at the perfect moment for me. On the nose there were classic Burgundian notes of funky earth, autumnal leaves, light licorice tones, smoldering campfire and dried cherry fruit. Well resolved in the mouth with just a touch of tannin left and good acidity this was a touch disappointing after the wonderful nose and remained a bit simple throughout the course of the evening though it gained a bit of flesh in the middle and added a fine tea tone to the zippy finish. A great wine to drink today. 88pts    (hide)

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

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