Tasted Friday, September 29, 2023 - Monday, October 2, 2023 by melvinyeowq with 90 views
Putting these two blockbusters side-by-side, both encapsulated what I love in wines - weightless and textural red fruit. Also thankful for pristine storage by these Japanese restaurants.
Fortuitously walked past some M-G by the glass at Mitsukoshi Ginza, met a couple who asked the staff to open the Echezeaux since I finished the other two that they had tried the previous day. My first M-G and very impressed, not sure if it is worth the market price nowadays though.
2001 René Balthazar Cornas 96 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas
(9/29/2023)
I don't think I will taste a Verset or Juge in my lifetime but god if this is what they are like then I’ll be missing out. Floral, meaty nose, but the palate surprised me with its gorgeous red fruit and ethereal texture. Incredibly fresh and structured for its age but tannins were resolved and softened. Brilliant and vibrant, had the deep red fruit that I adored. I have tried a few old-school aged northern Rhones this year and they truly can be as captivating as Burgundies. What a wine.
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2008 Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche 95 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
(9/30/2023)
Dujac GCs have been on my bucket list - wanted to take the 06 CSD but unfortunately it wasn’t available, so I took this instead. Thankfully it was showing brilliantly, surprisingly approachable and firmly was in its drinking window. Despite not being as Dujac as expected, it was a stunning wine. Glorious red-fruited notes, instead of the blue that I expected. Very attractive and integrated at this stage, not tannic and stemmy at all. Fresh pour had more overt fruit but tightened up and ‘08 acidity showed a little with time in the glass. Incredibly seamless wine, supremely balanced without anything out of place.
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