K&L Hollywood Burgundy Tasting
K&L Wines, Hollywood
Tasted Saturday, November 10, 2012 by jibby with 530 views
Introduction
Note that these wines are from 2009-2010 and therefore tasted many years before the ideal drinking window, which will probably be from 2016-2030.
2010 Patrick Piuze Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Côte de Bouqueyreaux 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru
Pale hay. Slight toast, baking spice, lemon. Noticeable tannins. Med body. Very drinkable now.
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2010 Francois Carillon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Macherelles 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Pale hay color. Intense woody butterscotch aroma - somewhat overdone. High acidity for the style. A bit of tannins.
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2010 Louis Jadot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Lemon hard candy. Toasty. Good acidity. Lighter in body for style. Bright fruit.
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2009 Domaine Michel Niellon Bâtard-Montrachet 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
Subtle aroma. Slight lemon. A little butterscotch. Creamy, silky texture. Low acidity. A touch of bitterness. Very long finish. Excquisite balance.
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2009 Domaine de Courcel Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens 95 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pommard 1er Cru
Medium intensity aroma: Pomegranite, a bit of cherry candy, chocolate. Quite dense for Burg. Low acidity. Smooth Medium body. Extremely complex. Will improve with age, though low acidity might restrict its age limit.
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2010 Domaine Odoul-Coquard Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Baudes 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
Red currant jam. Very ripe berries. Light body. Good acidity. It was pleasant to drink, but quite simple and fruit-forward for a 1er Cru.
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2010 Maison Champy Echezeaux 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Echezeaux Grand Cru
First aroma that comes through is sardines (I was surprised too). Dark berries and chocolate as well. Medium acidity. Light in body. Not bad, but nothing spectacular either.
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2010 Faiveley Clos Vougeot 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
An exquisite aroma. Smokiness, cherries, pepper. High acidity. Long finish. This one will age well.
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2009 Domaine Joseph Roty Griotte-Chambertin 96 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru
Magnificent. Toasted, macerated sour cherries. Darker berries. Medium tannins. Definitely one to keep around for a while.
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2009 Domaine Pierre Gelin Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
Woodland mushrooms. Dark berry. Toasty. Higher in acidity. Some tannins.
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