Community Tasting Note
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chablis28 wrote: 91 points
March 8, 2019 - Exactly, what I seek in bourgogne. This cuvee' has never been a behemoth. At least with my btls going back to 2008. Its deceptively pale in color as always. Possibly leading to the perception it might be a bit thin or lacking concentration. I may also be the benefactor of patience as this is my first of 3 received fall of 2017. Bourgogne is often characterized as "intended for early consumption" but, I find them to have plenty of shelf life from great producers like Chevillon. Yes, this is not in the same strata as Chevillon's 1ers but I find it consistently terroir driven and fascinating. An auto pilot buy for me so far, if the price remains sub $40.
PnP 90 minutes prior to dinner and found it immediately accessible and aromatic. Spicy earthy red berries on the nose + a little light funk. The palate fruit is a stony mix of rainier cherry & red raspberry wrapped in earth, spice & light sous-bois on a weightless, elegant and energetic frame. Loved it, and need to find more if possible? Alc 12.5%1 person found this helpful 2,242 views
6 Comments
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Foggy Pinot commented:
7/8/19, 10:51 PM - Excellent note. I agree.
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chablis28 commented:
7/9/19, 1:49 PM - Thanks Foggy! Cheers
Craig -
marka commented:
5/15/20, 3:52 PM - Hello Craig:) Sipping one now with pizza. Very lightweight upon opening. Had RaNae sip as it seemed too light. However, it is putting on weight. Indeed a good value.
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chablis28 commented:
5/16/20, 4:00 AM - How did it end up? Nice night! We did take out sushi
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marka commented:
5/16/20, 5:45 AM - Craig, It was good. Did a nice job of putting on weight. When I first opened it, I thought nothing was there, so I came to CT to find the window and saw your note. I think I have more. Certainly “weightless” and earthy.
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chablis28 commented:
5/16/20, 6:43 AM - Its pretty old school Nuit with an emphasis on earth and underbrush :) Like many bourgogne it might be lightly fruited to many palates. For me I see it as tertiary nuance and finesse at the expense of lush fruit.