Kozlak's, North Oaks, MN
Tasted Thursday, April 12, 2007 by Siggy with 715 views
Winestreet Spirits' semi-regular tasting featured an eclectic lineup of wines from France and Italy, including white Burgs, super-Tuscans, young Bordeaux, and a killer 2003 Jaboulet La Chappelle. The tasting fee was $50, which once again proved to be a great deal. Brad Weiss gave a very interesting series of mini-lectures as the flights were being poured. The food was frankly mediocre. Thanks to Brad and Brian for a very educational and fun tasting.
I had never heard of Darviot-Perrin before this tasting. The wines were pleasant enough but pretty simple, and aren't ones that I will seek out (prices range from $65-100).
I don't own a lot of Super Tuscans, and the only one from this lineup that I really liked was the 2000 Sammarco. I appreciate the independent, experimental spirit behind the Super Tuscan movement, but so many of them taste sweet, extracted, oaky, and absent a sense of place. They could come from anywhere - California, Spain, Australia, etc. Lettie Teague's article from several months ago nails it, in my view.
I'm glad that I bought some 2004 Mouton and Jaboulet. I agree with Brad's view that 2004 is an interesting vintage to buy selectively.
2004 Domaine Darviot-Perrin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Blanchots Dessus 88 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Pale gold color. Tight, moderately concentrated citrus and minerals. Good acid balance.
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2004 Domaine Darviot-Perrin Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières 86 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
Pale gold color. Reticent nose. Blowsy, slightly flabby citrus fruit, almonds, and minerals. Showing a fair amount of new oak. Not enough acidity. A decent quaffer.
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2004 Domaine Darviot-Perrin Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières 87 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
Pale gold. Strong notes of roasted nuts on the nose. Smoky almonds, honey, and light citrus fruit. Lighter body than the Genevrieres. Showing a healthy amount of new oak.
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2005 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanée 88 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Pale gold color. Tropical fruit, kiwi, and tangerines. Less oaky than the 2004 Darviot-Perrin wines in the lineup. Nice.
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2005 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 80 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Pale white gold. Slightly sour fruit. Creamy malolactic flavors. Short finish.
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