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Day later from memory, basically couldn't shake the need to say something about it.

In the season of La Paulee madness (I've never attended one, and sort of am sickened by the whole concept if you must know), it's great to be reminded about what makes Burgundy great when you encounter a bottle like this.

From a somewhat indifferently described vintage that appears to have both its detractors and admirers and above all forces you to focus on the producer (always a good rule in Burgundy), this simple Bourgogne basically knocked my socks off.

The color was a dense ruby. Nose was sensational, multi-faceted layers of deep red fruits and fresh-turned earth. Surprising body and texture, certainly nothing that could be described as "light." The wine could be pleasurably "chewed," it was full of life, and if I had tasted it blind I hope I would have called it Gevrey-Chambertin, where Burguet is located. Now I have no idea where these grapes were grown but if the vintage somehow caused a declassification it wouldn't shock me. But that's not really the point because I'm just simply gobsmacked by the quality. I think my brother bought this bottle in an auction for about $20-it's one of those ineffable mysteries of Burgundy that an 11-year old Bourgogne could show like this when unceremoniously plucked from the cellar.

LOL-just saw last note was 7 years ago and apparently it cost more like $10. NFW (1078 views)

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A very nice entry level bourgogne with cherries, red berries, an alluring floral note and baking spices in the nose, followed by a light, flavorful dance across the palate to a positive, though slightly acidic finish. Hey, we're not looking for inspiration here, this was $10 a bottle at auction. The rest of the world can eat its collective heart out wondering how its done. (3020 views)

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