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Tasting @ Le Cave de L'Ange Gardien, Beaune, France
Tasted September 9, 2015 by cliffkol with 369 views
Flight 1 - White Burgundy (5 notes)
White
2014 Pascal & Mireille Renaud Mâcon Solutré-Pouilly
85 points
Unoaked, light citrus flavors, floral, brush, woody undertone. Slight acidity, basil. Soft nose. Pale yellow color. 13 euros
White
2014 Domaine Matrot Chardonnay Bourgogne Blanc
86 points
Medium yellow color. Aromas light, floral, stone fruit. On the palate, very light flavors, slight acidity, cloves, citrus, nicely layered. Short finish. 19 euros. 12.5% alcohol
White
2011 Domaine Fleurot-Larose Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Rocquemaure
85 points
Chardonnay grapes were grown on red grape soil. Viscous. Nose: deep oak, whiskey notes. On the palate, heavy body, alcoholic, chocolate, floral, spicy, slightly sweet. 13.5% alcohol. 63 euros.
White
2008 Château de Villars Fontaine Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Le Clos du Château
89 points
Medium yellow color. Medium body. Nose of underbrush, citrus. On the palate earthy, honey flavors, citrus, forest floor. Long finish. 13.0% alcohol. 29 euros.
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White
2009 Domaine Des Gandines Viré-Clessé Les Gandines
88 points
Medium yellow color. Nose of bold cinnamon, citrus. Slightly sweet flavors, bold, concentrated cinnamon and toasted oak, almost overpowering. Citrus and clove flavors fight to be tasted. 13.5% alcohol. 23 euros.
Flight 2 - Red Burgundy (4 notes)
Red
2011 Domaine Saint-Jacques Rully 1er Cru Marissou
82 points
Producer: Christophe Grandmougin. http://christophe-grandmougin.fr/
Light red color, short legs. Light nose of red fruits, spices. Strawberries, earth, smoky undertone, spices, black pepper. 28 euros.
Light red color, short legs. Light nose of red fruits, spices. Strawberries, earth, smoky undertone, spices, black pepper. 28 euros.
Red
2011 Jean-Luc Joillot Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Vermots
86 points
Medium red color and viscosity. Overwhelming terroir and earth flavors, mature cherries,slight oak, cassis. Spicy. Medium finish. This wine would be best with food. Nicole had stated this is a classic pinot noir, referring to the terroir flavors. 13.0%. 30 euros
Red
2012 Jean-Luc Joillot Beaune Montagne Saint Desiré
89 points
Aromas of cherries, earth. Dark red color. Flavors of smoke, red cherries, earth, slight anise. Grippy, hard tannins. Needs more time. 42 euros.
Red
2001 Château de Villars Fontaine Bourgogne Le Haut du Village
91 points
Color -- slight bricking, dark red. Good structure, grippy tannins. Will probably improve with more time. Mature red fruits, oak, terroir, spices, licorice, pepper. 29 euros
Flight 3 - Bubbly (1 note)
White - Sparkling
N.V. Dom Vincent Crémant de Bourgogne Brut No. 1
87 points
50% pinot noir, 30% chardonnay, 20% aligote. aged 4 yrs. 12% alcohol. 17 euros