Vinous

• By Stephen Tanzer
  March/April 2010, IWC Issue #149 (link)

  (Maison Olivier Bernstein Bonnes-Mares) Subscribe to see review text.

Burghound

• By Allen Meadows
  January 2010, Issue #37 (link)

  (Maison Olivier Bernstein Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text.

JancisRobinson.com

• By Jancis Robinson, MW
  11/19/2009 (link)

  (Olivier Bernstein, Grand Cru Bonnes Mares Red) Subscribe to see review text.

Garagiste

• By Jon Rimmerman
  6/25/2010 (link)

  (BONNES MARES Bernstein) Grand Cru Burgundy Dear Friends, Last week’s Mas de la Deveze offer led to a surprising number of requests for Olivier Bernstein's 2008 Grand Cru red Burgundy portfolio. As noted last week, not only does Olivier produce some of the Roussillon’s top entrants but his passion for Pinot Noir led him to produce what is arguably the most acclaimed portfolio of the entire 2008 Burgundy campaign. This classically styled vintage came to life under Olivier’s direction and his naturally made wines are something to behold. From Burghound to Tanzer, rarely has verbiage been this passionate (especially from Tanzer who is not prone to hyperbole, especially with his favorite region). With access to rows in each Grand Cru that are among the very best of the best, the deftly bottled results are stunning to say the least. How he managed to acquire fruit of this level is still bewildering for old-timers in the Cote de Nuits as many of them have tried for decades to acquire even one of the parcels that he now calls his own. Yes, the wines are VERY expensive but so are a host of other wines in the region and Olivier’s are potentially the best of the lot. I realize he is a relative newcomer but you’d have to taste the wines to fully understand their grandeur and reflection of site place. If you collect the finest red Burgundy, the 2008’s from Olivier Bernstein have longevity and cerebral complexity in spades. The flavor spectrum and display of mineral tone on the entire parcel makes a number of more famous wines (from the same vineyards) appear to be from lesser fruit. As always, try to decide your preference based on the verbiage and not the scores – all of the wines are stunning. If you purchase D’Auvenay, Dugat-Py, Vogue or others, this set is every bit as good and many of you will prefer the wines for their power aligned with an uncanny transparency that makes the hair stand on the back of your neck. Olivier Bernstein: “We'll see how the wines turn out but in my mind there is no question that we were working with better raw materials in 2008 than in 2007. The '08s are classic Burgundies and I like them a great deal because they speak so clearly of their origins. None of the '08s resemble one another, which is really why Burgundy exists." I’ll toast to that. All are directly from the Domaine cellar with perfect provenance: 2008 Olivier Bernstein Bonnes Mares - 2008 Olivier Bernstein Clos de Vougeot - 2008 Olivier Bernstein Mazis Chambertin - (unfortunately, the winery will not allow orders only for the Mazis and/or Clos de la Roche – this entire parcel is coming directly from them so we have no control over the allocations and pricing. If you would like Mazis or Clos de la Roche, please try to at least one of the other wines and they will more than likely oblige your request – JR) 2008 Olivier Bernstein Clos de la Roche - 2008 Olivier Bernstein Charmes Chambertin - (this wine is particularly amazing for Charmes – JR) All are EXTREMELY LIMITED To order any of the above: niki@garagistewine.com This parcel is set to depart the cave – it will arrive in the summer (please check OARS for local pick up after Aug 1st). It will ship during the Fall shipping season. Out of state orders will be held for free under ideal storage conditions (56 degrees/70%humidity) until shipping is possible. Locals may pick up at their leisure. For current local pick up and arrival/ship information, please see your OARS link below (at the bottom of this offer) - don’t know how to access your OARS? Simply click the link and see your account. You can also paste the link into your browser. If you are having trouble with your link or your account, please contact: support@garagistewine.com NO SALES TO RETAILERS OR WHOLESALERS Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Burg6004 Burg6005 Burg6006 Burg6007 Burg6008 Click here to view the status of your orders in O.A.R.S.