Friday, September 24, 2021 - Pinot under $100 (East Bistro): Clearly Burgundy but made in a heavily oaked style, way too much vanilla and black fruits with a cherry cola note. Really dislike Bouchard reds.
9/26/2021 5:14:00 PM - I’m not sure judging a Producers entire portfolio based on one of their least expensive offerings is really fair. Have you tried their more expensive offerings? Chambertin Clos de Beze is pretty great. IMO
9/27/2021 12:03:00 AM - Have tried enough Bouchards at a lower level to know that they are not my cup of tea, and I think the other big negoces do a much better job even at this level. Haven't tried any of their top bottlings but that's to be expected if they are excellent!
9/27/2021 8:14:00 AM - In general (at least to me) the lower priced offerings from most Burgundy Producers fall short. I buy them with low expectations and if they are better I am surprised. They are mostly just quaffing wines. I am buying Oregon PN now as a substitute for these wines and only concentrating on the good Burgundies now. If I'm wrong on an Oregon PN it's $30 instead of $50 or $60 so don't feel as bad. Lol
Comment posted by WineGuyDelMar:
9/26/2021 5:14:00 PM - I’m not sure judging a Producers entire portfolio based on one of their least expensive offerings is really fair. Have you tried their more expensive offerings? Chambertin Clos de Beze is pretty great. IMO
Comment posted by melvinyeowq:
9/27/2021 12:03:00 AM - Have tried enough Bouchards at a lower level to know that they are not my cup of tea, and I think the other big negoces do a much better job even at this level. Haven't tried any of their top bottlings but that's to be expected if they are excellent!
Comment posted by WineGuyDelMar:
9/27/2021 8:14:00 AM - In general (at least to me) the lower priced offerings from most Burgundy Producers fall short. I buy them with low expectations and if they are better I am surprised. They are mostly just quaffing wines. I am buying Oregon PN now as a substitute for these wines and only concentrating on the good Burgundies now. If I'm wrong on an Oregon PN it's $30 instead of $50 or $60 so don't feel as bad. Lol