An Evening with Martine Saunier
Chicago, IL
Tasted Wednesday, November 3, 2010 by psmith with 852 views
Introduction
Dinner and tasting put on by Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe with Martine's Wines.
Flight 1 - Pre-Dinner Tasting with Canapes (12 Notes)
Flight 2 - Seared Scallop with Roasted Butternut Squash Grilled Fennel and Bacon
Served with '07 Morey-Coffinet Chassagne=Montrachet Les Houilleres
Flight 5 - Braised Beef Short Ribs, Roasted Cippolini Onion, Caramelized Cauliflower, Puff Pastry (4 Notes)
Flight 6 - Bittersweet Chocolate Pots de Creme
Served with '07 Niepoort
Closing
Great event put on by Knightsbridge and Martine's.
2007 Domaine Denis Mortet Gevrey-Chambertin
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Spice and dark fruits. Some oak sticks out. Firm tannins. Nice density for the level and vintage.
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2007 Domaine Denis Mortet Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
High pitched red fruit with darker tones. Some floral notes. Really nice body. Masculine, but elegant styling. Very nice.
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2007 Domaine Denis Mortet Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
Similar styling to the 1er. Nice density for the vintage. High toned red fruits. Nice balance throughout. Very nice.
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2007 Domaine Perrot-Minot Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte Vieilles Vignes
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru
Tar and red fruit notes. Shows some alcohol. Lighter body and somewhat aggressive tannins. Enjoyable.
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2007 Domaine Perrot-Minot Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Echanges Vieilles Vignes
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
Some decay notes and dark fruits. Pretty. Nice body and components. Nice.
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2007 Domaine Perrot-Minot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru La Richemone Vieilles Vignes
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
Really pretty red fruits. Meaty and dense, but feminine. Some darker tones. Very nice.
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2007 Domaine Perrot-Minot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Fontenys Vieilles Vignes
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
Tons of sulfur on the nose. Some hints of red fruits. More tolerable palate with red/black notes. Needs time.
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2007 Domaine Perrot-Minot Gevrey-Chambertin Champerrier Vieilles Vignes
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Some sulfur hints. More meaty, brambly wine. Masculine styling. Enjoyable.
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2006 Domaine Perrot-Minot Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru La Combe d'Orveau Vieilles Vignes
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
Some sulfur. Red notes. Nice body. Brighter palate than the '07s. Should turn out well with time.
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2006 Domaine Perrot-Minot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru La Richemone Cuvée Ultra
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
Great body. Some red fruits. A bit of sulfur left. Firm but balanced tannins. Very nice.
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2007 Domaine Perrot-Minot Chapelle-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru
Great red/black interplay. Really nice density for '07. Very fine tannins. Bold structure. Heady. Really nice.
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2007 Domaine Perrot-Minot Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Vieilles Vignes
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
Some minty, earthy notes. Fine tannins. Heady, but not as giving as the Chapelle Chambertin. Deep palate. Very nice - great elements, just needs time.
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