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JohnMcIlwain Likes this wine:
December 14, 2022 - File under, I-never-thought-I’d-say-it: Barthod that’s nearly ready and a 2005 to boot! Granted one doesn’t hear a lot about easy drinkin’ Barthod nor smooth examples of 2005 Côte d’Or reds, but I’ll be goddamned, this Bourgogne Les Bons Bâtons is quite tasty, given some air and some time on that decanter. The 05 Bons Bâtons has a pale ruby robe with some bricking. The nose is a bit fuhschtinkin’ on opening, with oxidative, rusty cherry compote dominating, yet the palate is succulent and redolent of sour cherry, red raspberry, and red currant flavors belying the nose. A quick decant off the sediment corrects things with the nose freshening up to reveal more red fruits, rose petal, and raspberry character. This is still has a bit left in the tank for a 17(!)-year-old Bourgogne, but Barthod is glacial in its maturation, so this jibes with the vintage and grower. That said, there’s enough verve and concentration here to shine with a fennel-crusted pork chop and Madeira glazed cippolini. I’ve got a couple more bottles of this and I’d be inclined to finish them off over the next 2-3 years.
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