Surprising tannin for a Bourgogne (well, maybe not for Gouges), takes a while to open up. Black cherries, earth, some coffee and mushroom with time. The tannins remain pretty firm, taking away from an otherwise charming little wine. On day 2 the tannin was less apparent, but fruit seems faded and some oxidative notes. B
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Better bottle than before. Nose is wonderfully fruity with complex spices and lots of dark cherry. On the palate the fruit has held up better but there is a big blank spot on the midpalate and some green astringency on the finish.
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In an attempt to find value-Burgundy (perhaps per se a contradiction in terms....), I tried this basic AOC Bourgogne from a top producer. Quite standard colour. Surprisingly good nose with a hint of fruit as well as tertiary notes like mushrooms. On the palate rather subdued, although the mid-palate is firm. Not lingering for long, though. I think the last bottles will be enjoyed for what they are, and no more bottles of this one will be added. It did no harm to the pheasant breasts I had for dinner.
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6/22/2014 - DaleW wrote:
Surprising tannin for a Bourgogne (well, maybe not for Gouges), takes a while to open up. Black cherries, earth, some coffee and mushroom with time. The tannins remain pretty firm, taking away from an otherwise charming little wine. On day 2 the tannin was less apparent, but fruit seems faded and some oxidative notes. B
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4/19/2012 - S1 wrote: 86 Points
Better bottle than before. Nose is wonderfully fruity with complex spices and lots of dark cherry. On the palate the fruit has held up better but there is a big blank spot on the midpalate and some green astringency on the finish.
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1/12/2012 - S1 wrote: 85 Points
Very tart with tannins out of balance. Finish is short and fruit is fading. I ordinarily really like this producer but this bottle disappointed
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11/16/2011 - madflyfisher wrote:
Same note as before. Although slightly better overall experience.
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9/1/2011 - madflyfisher wrote:
In an attempt to find value-Burgundy (perhaps per se a contradiction in terms....), I tried this basic AOC Bourgogne from a top producer. Quite standard colour. Surprisingly good nose with a hint of fruit as well as tertiary notes like mushrooms. On the palate rather subdued, although the mid-palate is firm. Not lingering for long, though. I think the last bottles will be enjoyed for what they are, and no more bottles of this one will be added. It did no harm to the pheasant breasts I had for dinner.
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