Tasted Sunday, January 21, 2024 by gilrbo with 78 views
A classic theme for a tasting, but how can one get tired of this?
The Lutzmannsburg was the pirate of the tasting and it didn't take long before a taster pointed out that this was not a Pinot Noir, despite me saying that we had two GC of 2002.
For the transition I put together an austere Burgundy and a more feminine, elegant Barolo, and I think it worked.
For most tasters this was blind and nobody expected a Barolo from the terrible 2002 vintage, even less a Monfortino. Did it stand out? In a way, yes, but was not necessarily the one everyone preferred.
Following the Burgundian tradition we closed the tasting with a white wine, and what a showing this made!
The conditions for a wonderful tasting were all there and the wines did not disappoint.
2009 Franck Pascal Champagne Quinte Essence
France, Champagne
Drunk to open our tasting.
A champagne driven by acidity, with a hint of an oxidative note to add complexity. A bit austere, but very nice overall.
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