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Saturday, October 31, 2015 - Two '99 Clos de Bèze: I planned to serve this wine blind at a tasting dinner. My friend agreed to bring his Jadot so that we could compare the two Clos de Bèze. Decanted five hours before tasting, which it needed. Deep, impenetrable colour. It breathed up well displaying aromas of dark berries, dark soil and black spice. Rich, powerful and concentrated on palate. Vibrant with good acidity. Savoury and earthy on palate, also showing dark berries, spices and a touch of creosote. The Bouchard did not clearly show its Gevrey terroir (with tasters not initially picking the village). There was oak present but it was well integrated. Suave, fine grained tannins. Showing no secondary nuances. Drinking well now, but there is absolutely no hurry needed here. I, and most in the room, preferred this wine to the Jadot. I plan to hold my other bottle for at least five more years.

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