May 4, 2024 - Tasted over 3 hrs, bottle from PC
-med red mild bricking
-reduction funk that partly blows off just barely allows some earthy black cherry to sneak through
-med acidity, med weight creamy black cherry rhubarb faint sous bois, med- tannins mostly resolved
-on mature plateau drinking well now but the reduction a bit more prominent than prior bottles, has a bit of a cooler-climate New World pinot vibe
December 14, 2022 - Tasted over 3 hrs
-med dark red mild bricking
-early reduction blows off, ripe faintly smoky black cherry with some sweet decay sous bois
-med acidity, med/med+ weight initial black cherry fruit yields to a more subdued yet dense dusty licorice molasses, med tannins
-quite dense and thick for the vintage, taking on some mature elements, gives the impression of a modern style wrestling with the underlying slightly rustic terroir
April 30, 2022 - Pale ruby color, medium intensity nose of red plum, bell pepper and dried herbs. Some secondary cedar notes, and even a touch of petrol. On palette Medium- body, medium- tannins, medium alc, and dry. Nicely balanced on the palette, if somewhat shy on the nose. Is not that long a finish but very pleasant. Overall in a nice place; soft tannins. Does come across as light wine but not weak, and has nice Burg flavors. I admit I am a huge fan of this producer, and he does not disappoint. That said it is light and should be drunk on its own, or with light fare - salads, gentle cheeses, fish even.
February 5, 2022 - Opened 2 hours before tasting. Last tasted two years ago. Similar now. An elegant balanced wine with lovely nose and pleasing finish. Light bodied and perhaps a bit understated
April 5, 2019 - Quite closed when first opened. Improved over two hours. Attractive, delicate and fragrant nose and finish. Light body. Hard to tell whether there is more to come from this. A pleasant, slightly understated burgundy.
October 18, 2017 - PopnPour, tasted over 2 hrs
-med dark red no bricking
-initially heavy reduction mostly blows off leaving ripe creamy red-black fruits
-med acidity, med/med- weight with moderate depth lively creamy red-black fruits and some noticeable but not intrusive wood on finish, med slightly rustic tannins, opens up with some air
-stylish and rather serious for a 2011 Beaune, early in its prime drinking window
May 13, 2015 - After Party (Buckhead, GA): Ruby core with pink rim, see through; young, smoky, sweet sour cherry, round, rich, plump; firm acid, young, sweet cherry, vanilla, fuller, fleshy, silky tannin; very similar to JD rouge CdM.
July 11, 2014 - PnP (note reflects 3 nights). Light ruby color. Agree with others that this features red cherry on the nose with a hint of 'pinot funk' and flowers/spice. Palate has light, tart fruit with nice tension from early ascent through to the finish as a result of acidity, light mineral and some tannin. Good with food. Not much evolution or any deterioration over the 3 days. Really outclassed an '06 RM Summa old vines that was thick and muddy in comparison. Lacks significant depth, but might develop with time.
December 6, 2013 - This does not sing nor explode of anything, just pure raw material present at the moment. Decant for 3 hrs. Wild red berries and game/earthiness on the nose.There a musky, pure, red cherry flavor that finishes with iron and plenty of minerality. Good structure. Next bottle 2018.
October 26, 2013 - Medium dark cherry red color; ripe cranberry, tart cherry nose; tasty, tight, silky textured, ripe cranberry, cherry, mineral, tart raspberry palate; needs 2-3 years; medium-plus finish (13% alcohol)