Indifferently stored (horizontal in an ordinary basement, but without stable temp control). Still beautiful color, no noticeable bricking. Just a little air brings out the taste of blackberries, but certainly not a fruit bomb - nice acidity. Medium finish. Paired very nicely with steak. I have an '07; will be interesting to compare.
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If (as I do) you like your Burgundies with sour-cherry fruit, this one is in your sweet spot (or maybe I should say tart spot?). I do strongly recommend air. On opening, it was rather simple and light, though the fruit was already quite nice. I'd give it 89-90 as a pop'n'pour, but that would be a mistake. Day two, it gained weight, complexity, and length of finish. Still holding up very nicely on day three.
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2006 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
2/27/2021 - cellofello Likes this wine: 91 Points
Indifferently stored (horizontal in an ordinary basement, but without stable temp control). Still beautiful color, no noticeable bricking. Just a little air brings out the taste of blackberries, but certainly not a fruit bomb - nice acidity. Medium finish. Paired very nicely with steak. I have an '07; will be interesting to compare.
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2014 Claude Dugat Bourgogne
2/17/2021 - cellofello Likes this wine: 91 Points
Beautiful tart cherry/rhubarb flavors. Mouth-watering acidity (which is very much to my taste). Not highly complex, but a very nice, long finish.
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2008 Domaine Louis Boillot et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Chapelle
12/13/2018 - cellofello Likes this wine: 92 Points
If (as I do) you like your Burgundies with sour-cherry fruit, this one is in your sweet spot (or maybe I should say tart spot?). I do strongly recommend air. On opening, it was rather simple and light, though the fruit was already quite nice. I'd give it 89-90 as a pop'n'pour, but that would be a mistake. Day two, it gained weight, complexity, and length of finish. Still holding up very nicely on day three.
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