Biodynamic farming, aged 12 months in barrique of first, second and third use, 13% vol.
Opened 8 hours before dinner. On the nose pure fruit of red and black berries with a suggestion of underwood, on the palate fresh and clean, medium bodied and good length. Classic Côte Challonnaise, near or at peak now, drink within the next 5+ years.
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Firing on all cylinders tonight! This is finally starting to show some complex aromas along with the intense cherries and rotting leaves that happens to good red Burg at around year 7-10. Just about perfect for a red from the Cote Chalon(however it is spelled).
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Opened 3 hours before the meal and consumed over a course of 8 hours. Has evolved a lot within the last 2 years, it is not anymore this fruit driven linear wine, still starts with a fresh berry potpourri, but adds quickly some mature notes (leather and moss) that get dominant at the end of the course. On the palate a tad heavier than the last bottle without having lost its freshness, the tannin are surprisingly more prominent now (but not disturbing), long finish. Drink now or within the next 6 years.
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Out of the gate this has a lovely aroma, but on the palate it is disjointed and reminiscent of cold black tea. After an hour in glass and with food it got better, but it didn’t seem as good as last time. Could just as easily have been an off night on my part as opposed to an off bottle, but I’m going to wait until 2022 to taste again.
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I was asked to bring a red wine (alternative) for a roast pork loin dinner. Its profile paired beautifully with the meat. I did not take written notes but my impressions are virtually identical to my last posting.
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Opened about an hour before drinking; Montmorency cherry and spice on the nose: raspberry and red currant on the palate; mild tannins on the finish. Paired with grill seared ahi tuna.
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This was good. Very pretty fruit, as many others have noted. On the simple side, and I'm not sure I get the hype on Lumpp, though one bottle is hardly definitive.
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This is a very lovely Burg that really blooms after a few hours of air. Will need time, but the texture and bouquet make me think this has its best days in front of it. Red fruit and spice are still the main attractions, but there are forest floor and other complex things starting to emerge.
Not as good on day 2, with some slightly funky flavors overshadowing what is otherwise a very nice bottle of wine. Probably best not to double decant and then wait 24 hours to drink half of it. Tastes closer to 1er Cru CdB than to Chalonnais.
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Opened four hours before dinner. Has evolved nicely since I tasted it at the winery four years ago. Young and elegant Givry, but not on the classical side, not very complex yet and still very primary. Raspberries and red currant, a hint of earthiness and very fresh, tannins are hardly recognizable, medium bodied with good mouth feeling and a sweet touch, medium+ finish, easy going. Good structure for further development within the next 3 to 6 years. Very good price to quality relation, 91+.
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This was solid entry-level Pinot Noir. Quite primary with great red fruits: wild strawberry, cherry and a bit of rhubarb. The last of those leads into the other major component which is an herbal/green thing that is almost creamy in this case. There's a bit of spice also. The palate is similar and nearly boisterous - all about enjoyment with none of the 13 shrill that I often have found in the young wines. Good mouthfeel - lively and light. Solid finish. No formal notes. 15/20.
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Quite a jolly wine with heaps of juicy cherries and crunchy redcurrants. Some spice and lots of minerality, this has a youthful energy that is bright across the palate has enough sappy tannins to give you a bit of a surprise.
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12/2/2023 - amateur62 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Biodynamic farming, aged 12 months in barrique of first, second and third use, 13% vol.
Opened 8 hours before dinner. On the nose pure fruit of red and black berries with a suggestion of underwood, on the palate fresh and clean, medium bodied and good length. Classic Côte Challonnaise, near or at peak now, drink within the next 5+ years.
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10/13/2023 - HFLED Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very nice classic burg. Red fruits, medium acidity, gently tannic.
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12/20/2022 - MrOctoberfest Likes this wine:
Firing on all cylinders tonight! This is finally starting to show some complex aromas along with the intense cherries and rotting leaves that happens to good red Burg at around year 7-10. Just about perfect for a red from the Cote Chalon(however it is spelled).
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9/24/2022 - yipen Likes this wine:
Heavier than I expected, have some savory note in it, good
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12/23/2021 - Northcraft Does not like this wine: 60 Points
Turned. We got a bad bottle
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11/21/2021 - amateur62 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Opened 3 hours before the meal and consumed over a course of 8 hours. Has evolved a lot within the last 2 years, it is not anymore this fruit driven linear wine, still starts with a fresh berry potpourri, but adds quickly some mature notes (leather and moss) that get dominant at the end of the course. On the palate a tad heavier than the last bottle without having lost its freshness, the tannin are surprisingly more prominent now (but not disturbing), long finish. Drink now or within the next 6 years.
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7/22/2021 - MrOctoberfest wrote:
Out of the gate this has a lovely aroma, but on the palate it is disjointed and reminiscent of cold black tea. After an hour in glass and with food it got better, but it didn’t seem as good as last time. Could just as easily have been an off night on my part as opposed to an off bottle, but I’m going to wait until 2022 to taste again.
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4/4/2021 - McMalbec Likes this wine: 89 Points
I was asked to bring a red wine (alternative) for a roast pork loin dinner. Its profile paired beautifully with the meat. I did not take written notes but my impressions are virtually identical to my last posting.
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2/4/2021 - McMalbec Likes this wine: 88 Points
Opened about an hour before drinking; Montmorency cherry and spice on the nose: raspberry and red currant on the palate; mild tannins on the finish. Paired with grill seared ahi tuna.
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8/10/2020 - Enfant sauvage Likes this wine:
This was good. Very pretty fruit, as many others have noted. On the simple side, and I'm not sure I get the hype on Lumpp, though one bottle is hardly definitive.
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3/30/2020 - Broch6833 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Boy, this is good, especially for the $25 I paid.
Cherry and pepper notes on the nose are a clear hint of what comes on the palate. Medium bodied; mild tannins. Finishes nicely, too.
Maybe not the most complex wine, but certainly enjoyable. Plenty of life left on it.
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3/1/2020 - Owlbass wrote:
Red fruit, spice, earthy, nice acidity, hint of vanilla?
3rd night: Fruit seems more forward, strawberries
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2/17/2020 - MrOctoberfest Likes this wine:
This is a very lovely Burg that really blooms after a few hours of air. Will need time, but the texture and bouquet make me think this has its best days in front of it. Red fruit and spice are still the main attractions, but there are forest floor and other complex things starting to emerge.
Not as good on day 2, with some slightly funky flavors overshadowing what is otherwise a very nice bottle of wine. Probably best not to double decant and then wait 24 hours to drink half of it. Tastes closer to 1er Cru CdB than to Chalonnais.
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1/26/2020 - amateur62 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Opened four hours before dinner. Has evolved nicely since I tasted it at the winery four years ago. Young and elegant Givry, but not on the classical side, not very complex yet and still very primary. Raspberries and red currant, a hint of earthiness and very fresh, tannins are hardly recognizable, medium bodied with good mouth feeling and a sweet touch, medium+ finish, easy going. Good structure for further development within the next 3 to 6 years. Very good price to quality relation, 91+.
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3/23/2019 - Seth Rosenberg Likes this wine: 90 Points
This was solid entry-level Pinot Noir. Quite primary with great red fruits: wild strawberry, cherry and a bit of rhubarb. The last of those leads into the other major component which is an herbal/green thing that is almost creamy in this case. There's a bit of spice also. The palate is similar and nearly boisterous - all about enjoyment with none of the 13 shrill that I often have found in the young wines. Good mouthfeel - lively and light. Solid finish. No formal notes. 15/20.
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11/12/2016 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 88 Points
Quite a jolly wine with heaps of juicy cherries and crunchy redcurrants. Some spice and lots of minerality, this has a youthful energy that is bright across the palate has enough sappy tannins to give you a bit of a surprise.
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