WCC 2006, 2009, 2010 Red Burgundy

My Albany-area group (the Wine Collectors Club) got together to taste 2006, 2009, 2010 Red Burgundy blind at the Fort Orange Club in Albany. Dinner began around 7pm and ended around 10pm.

Executive Chef Lou Agostinello is doing a marvelous job of making wine-friendly, delicious food. Every course was outstanding.

Photos and more details can be found on my website.

Seared Ahi Tuna in Sesame Herbs de Provence with Mâche, Avocado Crudo, and Fire Roasted Pepper Coulis.

• 2006 Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru

  [Opened at 7, tasted at 7:30.] Lovely nose of black fruit and bark mulch. Tart cherry, medium body and length. Tasty. Drinking well now.

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• 2006 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru 91 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru

  [Double decanted at 2:30pm.] Muted nose of red fruit and licorice. Tart, juicy, but somewhat muted. Does it need more time?

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• 2006 Nicolas Potel Echezeaux 95 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Echezeaux Grand Cru

  [Double decanted at 5:30pm for 45 minutes.] Beautiful nose of sweet black fruit and spices. Long, complex, delicious. Terrific.

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Hudson Valley Duck Breast with Orange-Cardamom Blackberry Reduction, Sweet Potato Quenelle, and Arugula Sprouts.

• 2009 Faiveley Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru

  [Double decanted at 3pm.] Big smoky nose of dark fruit. Rich, tannic, still young. Long. Likely to improve for 5-10 years. 92-??

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• 2009 Domaine de L'Arlot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de l'Arlot Flawed

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru

  [Double decanted at 5:30pm for 45 minutes.] Unpleasant. A bad bottle.

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• 2009 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Porrets St. Georges 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru

  [Double decanted at 5:30pm for 45 minutes.] Sweet cherries in the nose. Delicious up front. Long finish of sweet red fruit with a bit of spice. Tasty!

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Colorado Lamb Loin Chop in a Collar City Mushroom Ragout with Boursin Dauphinoise and Chervil Creamed Spinach.

• 2010 Domaine Berthelemot Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er Cru

  [Double decanted at 12:30pm.] Bright red fruit nose. Lovely, but plenty of tannin on the long finish. A Burgundy for Barolo lovers.

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• 2010 Faiveley Corton-Clos des Cortons Faiveley 95 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru

  [Opened at 7, tasted at 8:30.] Rich, smoky red fruit nose. Ripe cherry. Lots of structure. Should have decanted it, but wow, what a wine. My #2 WOTN. 95-??
  Day 2: A bit of cardamom in the black cherry nose. Lots of black raspberries on a long finish. Has an appealing spiciness. Could use another 5-10 years.

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• 2010 Lucien Le Moine Corton-Renardes 96 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru

  [Opened at 7, tasted at 8:30.] Gorgeous nose of red fruit and spice. Long and complex. Rich but balanced. My WOTN.

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• 2010 Domaine Bertagna Chambertin 94 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin Grand Cru

  [Opened at 6:30, tasted at 8:30.] Huge black fruit nose. Big, rich, tannic. Still young, but delicious now with the lamb. Great future. 94-??

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A lovely set of wines and food.