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Manage Subscriptions1996 Domaine Robert Jayer-Gilles Côte de Nuits Villages
Pinot Noir
- France
- Burgundy
- Côte de Nuits
- Côte de Nuits Villages
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howcell Likes this wine: 90 points
April 16, 2023 - Back in the 80s and 90s, I would travel to Burgundy with Bobby Kacher. Robert Jayer-Gilles was Bobby’s mentor on many things, one of which was a heavy use of new wood combined with lower vineyard yields and an extremely cold cellar. Tasting new wines at Jayer-Gilles was always a challenge. The wines were heavily reduced and full of carbon dioxide, making them tough to analyze. They were not a pleasure to taste. Wood could overwhelm the fruit. The 1er crus and GC Echezeaux took years to absorb the oak. The CNV was always a favorite of mine, as long as it was given time to mature. I hadn’t tasted the ‘96 for over 20 years. Decanted about an hour before dinner. Very dark red (still!) with just a hint of bricking on the rim. Still a hint of wood along with some dark fruit aromas initially. Wood notes dissipated within 30 minutes (but returned a couple of hours later after fruit faded). Very impressed by the quality of this 26 year old wine from lesser terroir. Probably just a little past its peak, but nevertheless, at a very good place
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dbkitc wrote: 91 points
February 10, 2008 - Viscous looking, slightly cloudy ruby red. Pure sauvage strawberry fruit heavily supported by a toasty wood frame. While the fruit on the nose is pure, ripe and intense, there is a bit more oak than I typically like. That said, the palate is singing. Rich, full with excellent precision for a big mouthful. This is not elegant, but it sure is fun and really quite amazing for its appellation. Excellent to drink over the next few years. (91)
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RobK wrote: 88 points
February 17, 2006 - Decent balance. Notes of spice. Red fruit. Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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By Stephen Tanzer
March/April 1998, IWC Issue #77 (link)(Domaine Jayer Gilles Cote de Nuits Villages) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type Red
- Producer Domaine Robert Jayer-Gilles
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- SubRegion Côte de Nuits
- Appellation Côte de Nuits Villages
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- In Cellars 26 (60%)
- Consumed 17 (40%)
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