Pinots on Friday
Tasted Friday, April 13, 2012 by mmcdds with 343 views
Introduction
A Friday night with a bunch of twenty-something young adults just beginning to explore fine wines.
Tasted Friday, April 13, 2012 by mmcdds with 343 views
A Friday night with a bunch of twenty-something young adults just beginning to explore fine wines.
2009 Maison Alex Gambal Bourgogne Cuvée Les Deux Papis 87 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
Slightly reductive nose. Flavors of pretty red pinot fruit with some hints of licorice and earthy notes with soft, chalky tannins on the finish. Not overly complex but a very good Bourgogne with a very good qpr.
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2004 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Ile des Vergelesses 84 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru
Very green, vegetal nose with a very vegetal presence on the palate. Some pretty red Pinot fruit and licorice make an appearance on the mid palate but over all the fruit is quite reserved. The tannins on the finish are also very green and firm. Interesting but not my favorite vintage.
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2004 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton-Bressandes 88 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
Same firm green vegetal components as the 1er Des Vergelesses but the red Pinot fruit has significantly more depth and heft, helping the green notes fade into the background. Quite nice for the vintage.
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2008 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Premier Cuvée 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
The lone domestic Pinot of the night. Much darker and more extracted than the burgundies. Rich dark Pinot fruit, earth and licorice. Noticable but not intrusive oak. All in all, quite nice and the favorite of the Pinot flight.
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