Community Tasting Notes 8

• spv wrote: flawed

  January 5, 2020 - Oddly corked.... unmistakably musty on the nose, but still some complexity and interesting flavors underneath, but difficult to enjoy

  Comment

• lo-ki wrote: 89 points

  August 25, 2013 - opened 1.5 hours before drinking, hint of tobacco afterwards, nose dissipated quickly. light, smooth, not fruity.

  Comment

• Dutchreport wrote: 89 points

  December 16, 2012 - Dark garnet color with watery rim slight browning at edges, nose was compost with moist potting soil, forest floor, tart cherry, black licorice, spice, more tannin than fruit on the palate, as wine developed bacon fat, iron, rose petal, enjoyable bottle drink now.

  Comment

• spv wrote: 89 points

  August 25, 2012 - Dark cherry color ... Nice nose of cherries, blueberries and some forest floor earthiness. A bit thicker texture and mouthfeel than the last bottle I had. Really enjoyed this. Complex, still plenty of fruit - cherries, blueberries, also notes of earthiness. This was definitely much better than the last bottle I had. (which I thought was headed downhill quickly and had a faint cork taint.).

  Comment

• PBaird wrote: 88 points

  January 15, 2006 - My last bottle! This didn't show well in the last 90's (soon after buying) but when tried again in 2003, what a transformation! Never outstanding, but always complex and enjoyable.
  
  This bottle had a medium cherry core with paling/browning edges. Very barnyardy at first, but a lovely nose emerged after an hour of airing-- delicate rose petals, violets, cherries, bittersweet chocolate, cinnamon and earth. You could enjoy sniffing this all evening, though you have to pay attention to catch all its complexities. On the palate, a core of intense cherry fruit and a pleasing austerity-- cherries, violets, cinnamon, a touch of iron and a light earthiness can all be found in this medium bodied wine. Good balancing acidity, nicely juicy, but the tannins seem elevated compared to other bottlings, which suggest the fruit may be beggining to fade a bit. Lingering cherries and floral qualities on the slightly austere, lengthy finish. A good demonstration on how even "average" quality Burg can improve with some aging.

  Comment

Pro Reviews 0

• No pro reviews found.

Wine Definition

• Vintage 1995
• Type Red
• Producer François Gaunoux
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Clos des Chênes
• Country France
• Region Burgundy
• SubRegion Côte de Beaune
• Appellation Volnay 1er Cru

Community Holdings

• Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
• In Cellars 16 (28%)
• Consumed 42 (72%)

Food Pairing

Who Likes This Wine

More About This Wine