Double Birthday Celebration for Fiona and Me (Oversea Restaurant, Shaw Towers): Every now and then, a 1988 Burg comes along and reminds me of how good a vintage this was. Not the best maker in the world, but this Clos Vougeot was very nice indeed. The nose was very developed, with some herbal notes, preserved red dates, quite a bit of earth, stewed fruit tea and a bit of meat, all nicely sweet scents. It seemed a bit younger on the palate though. There were some beautiful blueberry notes on the attack, which nicely slid into in a fully resolved, very round mid-palate, where melting tannins made for a silky, slinky feel. Past that, I got some beautiful red fruit and, towards the end, a touch of dried flowers. Pitch perfect balance throughout, and very elegant for a Clos Vougeot, Boy this was good - I thought it was a 1985 at one point given the quality, but all that fresh acidity should have told us otherwise. Drinking beautifully now, I see no reason to wait if you have a bottle.
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4/5/2011 - Alex H wrote: 87 Points
Paul and Fiona combined bday celebrations; 4/3/2011-4/5/2011 (Overseas restaurant): Very well rounded. Smooth and nicely aged with aged dates and cherries and haw flakes. Lgently stewed notes of a wholesome homely burg.
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4/2/2011 - Paul S wrote: 93 Points
Double Birthday Celebration for Fiona and Me (Oversea Restaurant, Shaw Towers): Every now and then, a 1988 Burg comes along and reminds me of how good a vintage this was. Not the best maker in the world, but this Clos Vougeot was very nice indeed. The nose was very developed, with some herbal notes, preserved red dates, quite a bit of earth, stewed fruit tea and a bit of meat, all nicely sweet scents. It seemed a bit younger on the palate though. There were some beautiful blueberry notes on the attack, which nicely slid into in a fully resolved, very round mid-palate, where melting tannins made for a silky, slinky feel. Past that, I got some beautiful red fruit and, towards the end, a touch of dried flowers. Pitch perfect balance throughout, and very elegant for a Clos Vougeot, Boy this was good - I thought it was a 1985 at one point given the quality, but all that fresh acidity should have told us otherwise. Drinking beautifully now, I see no reason to wait if you have a bottle.
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4/2/2011 - Mingmong wrote: 91 Points
Paul and Fiona birthday bash (Oversea Restaurant): Got blueberries on the nose. very elegant and enjoyable wine.
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