House of Glunz - A Fine Tasting of Burgundy

Old Town, Chicago, IL. Near the Northwest corner of Wells and Division Streets
Tasted Tuesday, February 17, 2009 by Claudio161 with 701 views

Introduction

Joined my friend to get exposure to some newer and a few slightly aged burgundies. They did not disappoint, but to get the good stuff - you'll need for fork over some decent dollars - but no more than what California charges these days. IMO, Burgundy may still very well be a better value than it's Cali counterparts.

Flight 1 - Domaine de Chateau du Chorey (4 Notes)

Flight 2 - Beth Hetherington, Michael Corso Selections (5 Notes)

  • 2006 Jacques Girardin Bourgogne Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 86 Points

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne

    Nose: First impression was that this was an "off nose". Typical (IMO) to other Bourgogne's that I have had in the past.

    Taste: Red fruits were making a good stand buty they seemed to be splashed with some water that merged with a dash of acetone. Not a serious finish in my opinion.

    Overall: Not a big fan. 86-87 points.

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  • 2005 Domaine Daniel Rion et Fils Côte de Nuits Villages Le Vaucrain 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Nuits Villages

    Nose: Dark cherries; raspberries; but a slight (minor) off note of wet wool socks

    Taste: I thought the taste was very nice. Good spice component with fruits.

    Overall: I think this is a good value wine. 89 Points.

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  • 2005 Jacques Girardin Santenay 1er Cru Beauregard 88 Points

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

    Nose: Nice light bodied wine that struck me as easy going and relaxed. Raspberry and strawberry take center stage.

    Taste: Acidic; Wood notes; Good fruit.

    Overall: Nose was better than the taste. 87-88 Points.

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  • 2006 Domaine René Leclerc Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Prieur 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin

    Nose: A little bit acetone with raspberries - good fruit structure though.

    Taste: Lots of raspberries with some strawberries. Iron and minerals with some toasted aspects. Acidity is still there on the palate and this will need some time.

    Overall: 89 points

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  • 2005 Domaine Daniel Rion et Fils Vosne-Romanée Village 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée

    Nose: Perfume heavy with strawberries and raspberries. Toasted nuts make an appearance as well.

    Taste: Great fruit with great presentation across the attach/mid palate/finish.

    Overall: The acidity was still pretty high and therefore I believe it needs more time.... 89-90 points

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Flight 3 - Teresa Matchett, Connoisseur Wines (5 Notes)

  • 2002 Jean Noel Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet L'Estimee 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet

    Nose: A light, somewhat feminine nose that strikes one as "beautiful"

    Taste: Great amounts of strawberry, but not new-world-ish, light notes of wood.

    Overall: A very light wine that would pair great with white-fleshed fish. 88-89 Points.

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  • 2001 Domaine Heresztyn/Heresztyn-Mazzini Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Goulots 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru

    Nose: Initial impression is that plenty of aromatics were going on here and some earth notes accompanied the initial olfactory presentation

    Tatse: I think its a great Burgundy with great fruits - especially strawberry and cherries (but not in a cali way).

    Overall: Good stuff and I really like this vintage. 90-91 points

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  • 2003 Domaine Bertheau (Pierre et François) Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

    Sight: Murkiness struck me

    Nose: Florals, red fruits, great presentation of cherry and raspberries

    Taste: Good presentation of fruit and well balanced with wood and tannins. Good overall coating mouth-feel.

    Overall: Bettter than average finish. But I think it needs more sideways time. 89 Points.

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  • 2004 Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Nuits St. Georges Clos des Fourches 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges

    Nose: Nice burgundian funk on the nose with some earth notes. Strawberry and raspberry come out to play as well. Possibly some truffle notes as well with some herbaciousness.

    Taste: Little bit heavier than what I was expecting, still pretty nice across the entire palate - hence balanced and showing in its youth the integration and quality of the grapes.

    Overall: 90-89 points.

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  • 2005 Domaine Michel Lafarge Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots 90 Points

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

    Nose: Initial presentation included some burgundian funk notes with some earthiness. More cherry notes than other burgs this evening - but there still is ample raspberry as well. Some sap/wood notes as well.

    Taste: Great on and accross the palate, the one major fault was that it was slightly too dry on the finish for my taste - otherwise a nice show.

    Overall: 89-91 points.

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Flight 4 - White Burgundy (5 Notes)

Closing

Good stuff. Give me more. 2001's are really tasting good right now.

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