Final bottle from a half case. Still going strong at 15 years of age, without any signs of undue ageing or decay. Solid, sturdy even, masculine, good flavour concentration, firm tannic structure matched by the ripeness of the dark-pitched fruit, hints of earth and sauvage, no greenness whatsoever, fresh and well balanced, very good oak integration, excellent persistence. Not especially elegant, but clearly outperforming its village level in the context of the 2004 vintage. At peak, still with some time in hand.
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After two slightly difficult bottles, this one is showing well today. Mature but lively appearance, relatively deep colour; open and attractive nose, well-defined, still quite primary, only a hint of forest floor, cool minerality, oak spice and ripe but fresh fruit (red cherries and berries), very good depth; fresh and muscular palate, tannic and structured but with the fruit to back it up, dry and firm but not without sève, light flavours; clean and light finish, dried fruits, good length. Not a very complex wine but sturdy and solid and very good in the context of 2004, fully mature, drink up before it dries out.
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Seemed a bit dull on the first day - not used for the tasting as originally intended. On the second day it had blossomed, displaying its masculine and mineral Gevrey character, bright Pinot Noir fruit (red cherry, cranberry) supported by the warmth from spicy oak, undergrowth, medium body, drying finish with firm polyphenols, hint of black tea, good length. An energetic 2004, can go another 3-5 years if required.
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A really masculine rendition of the Burgundy theme, very Gevrey, black fruit and cool minerals on the nose, warmth from the wood, good depth; the palate displays considerable spice and tannins from the oak, energetic and fresh acidity, but without unripeness, cranberries and redcurrants; light finish, hint of cold tea, good length. Hardly a charmer - how will it develop? Will the fruit fade before the structural elements soften? It may dry out or may find a new balance in a few years' time. One to follow (90). Completely intact on day two, not even a hint of further evolution - let alone decay. Impressive, but the lack of charm remains a concern (90).
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Showing well tonight. Masculine and mineral, cool Gevrey character, black fruit, well-integrated smoky new oak, athletic rather than charming, quite tannic but that suits the style of this wine, not too dry, floral topnotes, some old-vine creaminess; good length. Medium weight, avoids meanness and greenness. Has entered its plateau of maturity; drink now - 2019.
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Classically-styled Gevrey: cool, minerally, masculine; starts out with lighter aromas of strawberry and flowers but also leather and a hint of forest floor, after a few hours in the decanter black cherries emerge; firm structure, energetic but not too tight, oak is present but perfectly integrated, nice weight, crisp acidity, tannins need a bit more time to soften; very good length and aromatic persistence. No greenness. Excellent Gevrey villages. Revisit in 2014.
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Lots of vibrant fruit. Strawberry, flower, wet leather scent. Nice orange-red light pinot color. Good body, very complex flavor, fruits and fungi. long long finish and sweet tannin. No ladybug green. Excellent
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I thought this wine was pretty much ready to go. Wonderful flavors, bright without being thin or too bright. Some of the previous TNs suggest that it might evolve more, and I do not have enough experience with red Burgundy to offer an opinion on this particular wine. It did open a bit through the bottle, but it was great from start to finish.
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Similar to my prior TN a few months ago. (I forgot that I told myself to cellar this wine longer.) Nose of beetroot, flowers, sandalwood, vegetal first few hours, palate of cherry, wild game. Day 2, much more integrated and better (rate 90): black cherry, spice, beetroot more restrained, Gevrey character emerges.
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Highly aromatic nose of beetroot, flowers, sandalwood. Palate is muted: suggestion of cherry, spice, wild game, long finish. Decent balance, no green. After 2 hours, the palate is much denser sweet and black cherries, with beetroot taking a backseat.
Day 2: much more complex. Nose of beetroot, flowers, cherry. Palate shows dense black cherry, almost chewy, spice, wild game, good acidity, long finish. Far more lively. I would rate it a 89 or 90 on day 2.
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6/5/2019 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
Final bottle from a half case. Still going strong at 15 years of age, without any signs of undue ageing or decay. Solid, sturdy even, masculine, good flavour concentration, firm tannic structure matched by the ripeness of the dark-pitched fruit, hints of earth and sauvage, no greenness whatsoever, fresh and well balanced, very good oak integration, excellent persistence. Not especially elegant, but clearly outperforming its village level in the context of the 2004 vintage. At peak, still with some time in hand.
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2/25/2018 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
After two slightly difficult bottles, this one is showing well today. Mature but lively appearance, relatively deep colour; open and attractive nose, well-defined, still quite primary, only a hint of forest floor, cool minerality, oak spice and ripe but fresh fruit (red cherries and berries), very good depth; fresh and muscular palate, tannic and structured but with the fruit to back it up, dry and firm but not without sève, light flavours; clean and light finish, dried fruits, good length. Not a very complex wine but sturdy and solid and very good in the context of 2004, fully mature, drink up before it dries out.
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10/14/2016 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 90 Points
Seemed a bit dull on the first day - not used for the tasting as originally intended. On the second day it had blossomed, displaying its masculine and mineral Gevrey character, bright Pinot Noir fruit (red cherry, cranberry) supported by the warmth from spicy oak, undergrowth, medium body, drying finish with firm polyphenols, hint of black tea, good length. An energetic 2004, can go another 3-5 years if required.
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12/9/2015 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 90 Points
A really masculine rendition of the Burgundy theme, very Gevrey, black fruit and cool minerals on the nose, warmth from the wood, good depth; the palate displays considerable spice and tannins from the oak, energetic and fresh acidity, but without unripeness, cranberries and redcurrants; light finish, hint of cold tea, good length. Hardly a charmer - how will it develop? Will the fruit fade before the structural elements soften? It may dry out or may find a new balance in a few years' time. One to follow (90). Completely intact on day two, not even a hint of further evolution - let alone decay. Impressive, but the lack of charm remains a concern (90).
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11/9/2014 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
Showing well tonight. Masculine and mineral, cool Gevrey character, black fruit, well-integrated smoky new oak, athletic rather than charming, quite tannic but that suits the style of this wine, not too dry, floral topnotes, some old-vine creaminess; good length. Medium weight, avoids meanness and greenness. Has entered its plateau of maturity; drink now - 2019.
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4/3/2012 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
Classically-styled Gevrey: cool, minerally, masculine; starts out with lighter aromas of strawberry and flowers but also leather and a hint of forest floor, after a few hours in the decanter black cherries emerge; firm structure, energetic but not too tight, oak is present but perfectly integrated, nice weight, crisp acidity, tannins need a bit more time to soften; very good length and aromatic persistence. No greenness. Excellent Gevrey villages. Revisit in 2014.
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5/1/2011 - mitsmats wrote: 95 Points
Lots of vibrant fruit. Strawberry, flower, wet leather scent. Nice orange-red light pinot color. Good body, very complex flavor, fruits and fungi. long long finish and sweet tannin. No ladybug green. Excellent
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8/26/2010 - John Nezlek wrote: 92 Points
I thought this wine was pretty much ready to go. Wonderful flavors, bright without being thin or too bright. Some of the previous TNs suggest that it might evolve more, and I do not have enough experience with red Burgundy to offer an opinion on this particular wine. It did open a bit through the bottle, but it was great from start to finish.
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8/20/2010 - jmht wrote: 89 Points
Similar to my prior TN a few months ago. (I forgot that I told myself to cellar this wine longer.) Nose of beetroot, flowers, sandalwood, vegetal first few hours, palate of cherry, wild game. Day 2, much more integrated and better (rate 90): black cherry, spice, beetroot more restrained, Gevrey character emerges.
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3/2/2010 - jmht wrote: 87 Points
Highly aromatic nose of beetroot, flowers, sandalwood. Palate is muted: suggestion of cherry, spice, wild game, long finish. Decent balance, no green. After 2 hours, the palate is much denser sweet and black cherries, with beetroot taking a backseat.
Day 2: much more complex. Nose of beetroot, flowers, cherry. Palate shows dense black cherry, almost chewy, spice, wild game, good acidity, long finish. Far more lively. I would rate it a 89 or 90 on day 2.
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2/12/2010 - chatters wrote:
Berry Bros & Rudd - One Day Burgundy Wine School (Berry Bros, London): Smoky bacon, herbaceous, truffled mushroom, cedarwood.
Tannic, some acidity, long finish. This works for me despite being from a fairly dodgy vintage.
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