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2012 Sylvie Esmonin (Michel et Fille) Bourgogne Cuvée Sylvie
Pinot Noir
- France
- Burgundy
- Bourgogne
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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Gargantua Likes this wine:
December 6, 2019 - Well, at least it was enjoyable this time around, and yes--I agree with tasters below--undeniably Gevrey. I still felt as if the oak had yet to step into the background enough, or that the wine had become texturally "silky"; but it had at least done so to the point that I was able to enjoy the wine and focus on elements beyond the oak and ripeness. Felt more dry, lean and wild, which is always good in my book. This bottle felt like it could have benefitted from another year or two? of aging to maybe get to a finer junction.
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DK Amateur wrote:
August 28, 2016 - This is delicious stuff showing a clear Gevrey aromatic profile-- this roasted or toasty edge to the pinot fruit which is not necessarily oak. Lovely and juicy at only 12.5 % alcohol.
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Gargantua Does not like this wine:
April 5, 2015 - Unfamiliar with the Esmonin wines; bought a couple upon recommendations from a friend. Very surprised by this wine which was, for my palate anyhow, picked too ripe and exposed to too much oak, proffered by Dressner through Chambers St Wines?! Has the world gone mad? Has that telltale nutmeg aroma that dominates domestic pinot noir when überripe fruit interacts with new oak. Yesterday the gods were with me; today...nothing is going right. Blind I'd've bet the farm on Oregon pinot. Sadness.
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anstruletz Likes this wine: 92 points
February 28, 2015 - Wow - this is bourgogne? Quite possibly the best QPR in Burgundy if you can get your hands on it - my shop could only spare 2 bottles.
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Federsin Likes this wine:
January 17, 2015 - Subtle nose, bright and fresh with good acidity, medium bodied, very good Bourgogne
Pro Reviews 3
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By Allen Meadows
Jan-14, Issue #53 (link)(Domaine Sylvie Esmonin Bourgogne Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
2012 Red Burgundy: Against All Odds (Jan 2014) (link)(Sylvie Esmonin Bourgogne Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
12/4/2013 (link)(Dom Sylvie Esmonin Bourgogne Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Sylvie Esmonin (Michel et Fille)
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation Cuvée Sylvie
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Bourgogne
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 16 (36%)
- Consumed 29 (64%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 3 votes
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- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryFrance
- RegionBurgundy
- AppellationBourgogne
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