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The Finest Burgundy Domains: The Classical 2004
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Tasted Sunday, July 20, 2008 by Alex H with 784 views
Introduction
My first time tasting in a climate-controlled tasting cellar. Was advised to wear warm clothing as the temperature would be as low as 15 degrees celcius - the ideal conditions in which to have a glass of wine.
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Flight 1 - The Whites (6 Notes)
Flight 2 - The Reds (18 Notes)
2004 Domaine Follin-Arbelet Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Clos du Chapitre 80 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru
Brownish hue. Chinese herbs dominate the nose. Old herby cherries. Pretty focused in approach. A walk in the woods.
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2004 Domaine Follin-Arbelet Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru En Caradeux 79 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru
Brownish hue. Brutish oak reminiscent of a wooden baseball bat. Pleasant cherries to plum flavours. Quite dry and with chalky tannins.
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2004 Domaine Follin-Arbelet Corton 81 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
Light red with brown hue. Sawdust in a workshop. Big round cherries tending to plums. Spicy finish.
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2004 Sylvie Esmonin (Michel et Fille) Bourgogne Cuvée Sylvie 81 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
Medium red. A walk in the forest strewn with mushrooms. Some leather. Simple sweetish cherries. Very NZ styled.
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2004 Sylvie Esmonin (Michel et Fille) Gevrey-Chambertin 82 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Medium reddish. Dark meaty aromas with more animalistic characteristics. Stinky ass with mixed ripe cherries, plums and a drop of sweetish strawberries. Also shows leathery notes and finishes with bitter herb.
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2004 Sylvie Esmonin (Michel et Fille) Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 88 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
Dark red bordering purple. Mushroomy truffly ashy earthiness with a mix of chinese and indian herbs. Also has some smelly ass on the aromatics. Lifted dark ripe but not overextracted cherries. Animal notes with wonderful velvety tannins and a ginger root-like finish.
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2004 Thibault Liger-Belair Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Le Clos du Prieuré 80 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
Medium red with some brownish tinge. Soil and mushrooms. Pretty ripe cherries with bitterness at the finish.
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2004 Thibault Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Saint Georges 80 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru
Medium red with some brownish tinge. Smelly ass , durians! and chinese herbs. Ripe cherry plums with mushrooms and twigs. Powdery tannins with some alcohol heat. Sharp drop in finish.
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2004 Thibault Liger-Belair Clos Vougeot 80 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Medium dark red. Again some ass and dried herbs. Beautiful fruit balance but showing signs of wateriness. Did had some good weight on the fore but fades too quickly. Disappointed on the finish.
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2004 Jean-Jacques Confuron Chambolle-Musigny 86 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny
Light brownish. This has light brightish small cherries and haw flakes on the nose. Dried preserved plums dominates with a seamless transition from the fore to finish. Very elegant with a leathery mushroomy kick. Yum.
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2004 Jean-Jacques Confuron Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Fleurières 82 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges
Light red. Restrained smelliness with floral aspects. Diluted mild cherries. Quite dry with some dried mushrooms and herbs on the finish.
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2004 Jean-Jacques Confuron Clos Vougeot 83 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Light red. Dash of "crayola" brambly action. Good plums with nice curvy body. Some spice heat at the finish.
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2004 Domaine Anne Gros Bourgogne 78 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
Lightish red. Candy and flowers. Very pretty like a little girl. Slight sweetness of semi ripe cherries with dried herbs at the finish. But short though.
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2004 Domaine Anne Gros Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d'Orveau 79 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny
Light red. A hilly journey of chinese herbs alternating with mushrooms. Quite unsettled. Another very NZ like on the approach with sweetish straightforward cherries.
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2004 Domaine Dujac Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes 80 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
Garnet with brownish hue. Mostly dried herbs with whiffs of hidden red fruits lurking beneath. Rounded fruits composing of strawberrish cherries. Quite modern in style.
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2004 Domaine Dujac Clos Saint-Denis 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru
Light with brownish hue. Bitter herbs on the top tier with mushroomy oak underlying. Good red fruits that is classily presented. Good acidity balanced by unpretentious all-natural sweetness. Elegance with power befitting the descriptive - "iron fist in a velvet glove". Satisfying length with spice on the finish.
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2004 Domaine Leroy Bourgogne 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
Very light red with brown tinge. Oh my goodness!!! This is the absolutely first time I am smelling black chicken soup in a wine! (both me and Paul agree) Seriously...I can smell the wolfberries , double-boiled with a minature black chicken with some "yuk zuk" (some flat chinese root herb). I love it already. Light bright cherries and strawberries ...which has the lightness and brightness and sweetishness of NZ pinot...but more...it has something special going on. Very pure, layered, savory...ends with truffly notes....it carries you gently from start to finish ...into the church...down the runway...into the dinner hall...then across the threshold of your new marital home...and gently lays you on the bed...Magic! Simple yet not.
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2004 Domaine Leroy Nuits-Saint-Georges 86 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges
Same color tone as the Bourgogne. But this is double-boiled winter melon pork rib soup!! (Again both Paul and I concur) In addition, throw in a whiff of red dates and plums. A myriad of flavours whirling in the mouth...cherries and plums...very layered once again. But unfortunately. this time the finish is short. If not for the finish, this wine renders a 90pter!
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Flight 3 - Encore Tasting (3 Notes)
Some of us bought a few more bottles for an encore.
2003 Brogan Cellars Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 84 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Pleasant dark cherry fruits with smoky and savory undertones. On the sweetish spectrum but not overly. You still can tell it's a new world but there are quite strong appearances of dry earth and dusty mushrooms. Quite long on the finish. It grows on you the more you drink.
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2004 Meerlust Rubicon 87 Points
South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch
Dark intense blackberries lined by smoky tobacco evolving into a cigar box. Highly infused with great structure and intensity without losing balance. Stunning wine from South Africa. Will like to see this in another 5-8 years.
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2004 Château Montus Madiran Cuvée Prestige 86 Points
France, Southwest France, Madiran
A black wine made from Tannat- a varietal that I have never heard before. This is lightly perfumed with some dark blue flowers dominated by leathery notes. You can almost smell a bull in it. Good structure and mouthfeel. Medium length. I will definitely be looking for more Tannats to drink from now on..if i can even find any at all.
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2004 Domaine Anne Gros Chardonnay Bourgogne 81 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
Light gold. Very lemon drops with mineral and butter characteristics. Some almonds. Short and linear but pleasant. Modern-styled.
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2004 Domaine Anne Gros Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Cuvée Marine 84 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
Deeper yellow gold. Focused lemons with good creamy rather than buttery mouthfeel. Amore gentle approach. Still short with white nuts on the finish. Also modern in style.
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2004 Domaine Dujac Morey-Saint-Denis Blanc 81 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Morey-Saint-Denis
Pale gold. Focused lemon with oak nuances. Pretty closed up though. Palate explodes with lemon starbust candy. Good structure. Classic. Could rate much higher if not for the aromatics.
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2004 Dujac Fils et Père Meursault 80 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
Gold. Wet wood and wet stones. Sun-dried lemon concentrate with oak showing. Somple and no fuss with some almonds on the back palate. Another modern styled effort.
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2004 Domaine Leflaive Mâcon-Verzé 84 Points
France, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Mâcon-Verzé
Gold. Funky nose of cat's pee, stinky sewage water and overnight cut apples. Good structure and balance with citrus fruits dominating. Finishes with hazelnut mixed with almond skins.
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2004 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières 86 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Gold. Very typical baygon, almonds, cashew nose. Also reminds me of Indian shop scents...not sure why....maybe indian flowers? Nuts galore with fresh acidity. Excellent mouthfeel that is juicy, rich, opulent and buttery. Medium to long finish.
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