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Burgundy 2007 vintage? - 6/9/2008 3:00:53 AM

Rak

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Hello fellow CellarTrackers,

Despite joining CellarTracker almost a year ago (what the devil did one do before CT?!), I've not plunged into the lively discussion fora until now. I'm rather new to the world of fine wine, or 'liquid poetry' according to Keats, and my resources are somewhat limited. I gravitate toward red Burgundy (village and premier cru at the most) although have not closed my mind, or palate, of to other regions.

I hear of a rather poor 2007 vintage across France. Is this true of Burgundy? Will people be buying this vintage? Youe views would be greately appreciated.

Happy drinking
Rak

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RE: Burgundy 2007 vintage? - 6/9/2008 6:05:36 AM

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Burgundy had a better vintage in 2007 than Bordeaux, and the best producers with the best plots will be delivering wines of very good quality.

But it's not a great vintage, like 2005 or 2002. In fact, it was a tough season, starting wet and then going very warm in August. The good wines will come from those who were wise in their decisions about when to pick the fruit, and also who had the resources to sort out the best Pinot fruit.

This vintage is difficult to compare, but if I must compare it I think it may reach quality levels similar to 2001.

I think the good wines will sell alright.

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RE: Burgundy 2007 vintage? - 6/9/2008 6:28:08 AM

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Maestro, what is the source of info?

I thought of picking some Burgs, my stock is getting lower.

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RE: Burgundy 2007 vintage? - 6/9/2008 7:13:23 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Serge Birbrair
I thought of picking some Burgs, my stock is getting lower.

Serge, why not just get some of the '06s. The reds, while not at the level of '05, are ripe for early drinking and the whites may be even better than the '05 vintage with better acidity. Source: Burghound

I have bought some '06s to drink while I am waiting for the '05s to mature.

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RE: Burgundy 2007 vintage? - 6/9/2008 7:15:51 AM

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Serge,

I don't have a single source of information, as I read about it in different publications, quite a few of them not available in English.

But the WS has an update in English, which you can find here. (I am not sure if you need to be a subscriber.)

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RE: Burgundy 2007 vintage? - 6/9/2008 10:20:15 AM

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The first 06 Chablis I've tried are exceptional. Everything I've heard says that 07 in the Rhone should be quite good. To the original poster- are you looking to age and collect these, or are you just drinking them? I would taste a couple and if you think they will lay down, then buy yourself a few grand crus and let them sit.

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RE: Burgundy 2007 vintage? - 6/9/2008 6:33:21 PM

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I agree with the others who say '06 is the vintage to buy right now, (assuming you're done buying '05's)

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RE: Burgundy 2007 vintage? - 6/16/2008 5:47:40 AM

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Hello guys,

Thank you for the informative responses.

Maestro, I like your comparison with the 01 vintage. (I enjoyed the 2001 Nuits St George 1er Cru Chaignots from Robert Chevillon on Saturday; utterly delicious.)
I suppose the best indicator of potential quality remains the name of the producer?Can't imagine S. Cathiard in Vosne producing a less than thrilling wine.

I agree with your point cgrimes about the 06s offering very decent and early drinking pleasures. I bought quite a few of these in the en-primeur campaign in January 2008. The reds were probably under appreciated, a point highlighted by Allen Meadows. Dad of Vinny, I buy these wines to drink within 10 years or so.

I note that Wine Spectator gave the Burgundy 2007 vintage a grade 'B'.

Happy drinking
Rak

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RE: Burgundy 2007 vintage? - 6/23/2008 6:00:04 AM

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Hello CTs,

Will anyone buy the 2007 red Burgundys? Perhaps wait and see?

Happy drinking!

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RE: Burgundy 2007 vintage? - 6/23/2008 6:07:21 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Rak

Hello CTs,

Will anyone buy the 2007 red Burgundys? Perhaps wait and see?

Happy drinking!

It's wait and see for me.

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RE: Burgundy 2007 vintage? - 6/23/2008 7:16:02 AM

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Yup - I've heard the same too, but more specifically Southern Rhone, the last time from Pierre Perrin of Beaucastel when I asked him whether 2005 was one of the best vintages for CdP in his memory. He says that 2007 is shaping up to be quite a disaster for France with the exception of Southern Rhone which was saved by a last minute heat wave or something along those lines, now he hopes that the 2007 wines will be even better than the 2005s. But he would say that wouldn't he, vested interests and all? However, I had the privileged of tasting some of the unblended varietals and must say that quality is extremely high across the board, especially with the Mouvedre and Counoise.

I here Sauternes are okay, got some Rieussec en primeur, the only Bordeaux I'm taking in this year. D'Yquem is extremely expensive.

Back to topic - Burgundy. Not sure about the vintage. However, reports coming in now seem to be more positive than during the harvest last year and the initial winemaking phases. May not be as much a "disaster" as Bordeaux. Although, with production quality on the rise, and global warming, few vintages, if any, are disasters anymore. The last one that did not give much pleasure was probably 1997 or 1998. In 2000, the whites were nice! Even in super-hot 2003, some wines still showed good typicity and look to be good aging potentials. So I'm sure we all can pick something up from one producer or another for 2007. Saying that, I will, like some of you, wait and see. Hopefully taste a few and get a feel of the vintage, both red and white, before buying. Good thing there isn't too much en primeur circus with Burgs and we can actually do that.

Serge - I found some of the 2006 to be absolutely gorgeous. Not as balanced as the 2005, or as elegant as the 2004, but with rich ripeness and lots of acid, which bodes well for aging. Some whites, were balance and restraint could be achieved, are immense.

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