Wine Dinner: Mugneret Gibourg Vertical (Zazie's, San Francisco): Deeper aromatics, some figs, some musk; palate is deeper, still with some fruit concentration, some savory, nice depth, good concentration, medium-plus acidity, low alcohol; medium-plus finish. Lovely burgundy, deeper and richer than the more red fruited ‘98. 92-93
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Agree with the high-80's score that seems to be the consensus with this guy. Serviceable and (relatively) reasonably priced, but nothing to really make it stand out -- screams neither this (great, IMHO) producer, or NSG Chaignots place IMHO. No hurry to drink; no perceptible reason to hold a lot longer, either.....
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Ok showing but this bottle was a little grumpy, certainly compared with the 2000 Rousseau csj it was paired with. Dark, black fruits but still pretty tight. Might have been the stemware to be fair.
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Another bottle of this at the Kittle House. This bottle even better than last. Dark ruby. Very fragrant nose on this bottle. Black cherry and spice with decent acidity and mineral spine running through. Moderate to long finish. A great surprise that went really well with the hanger steak.
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Had at Kittle House. Dark ruby. Fairly reticent nose. Very focused core of black cherry runs through this. Strong mineral notes. Well balanced acidity. Medium finish. Really nice wine.
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After 2 poor bottles, this was back on form and appeared to be entering prime drinking. Dark black colour. Vibrant dark fruits with lovely acidic backbone. Definitely a favourite with the crowd and WOTN.
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Drunk over 2 evenings. Black, with a hint of red fruit. Primary, precise, somewhat tart but deeply fruited on the palate. With more air, some fine but dry tannins clamped down on the back end. Needs another 5 years.
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Mugneret-Gilbourg lunch (The Ledbury): Alltogeher more approachable than the '95, with vibrant acidity and a short, spicy finish. However, rather uninspiring, with a modern feel. It needs food. vg
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Not sure what the problem was with this bottle but it was a very disappointing showing. No obvious TCA. Wine was a nice dark colour but palate was disjointed and had a piercing, extremely sharp, vinegar-like quality that overwhelmed any fruit. Previous bottle was stellar so judgement reserved for now.
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Spellbinding. Gorgeous, sweet, punchy berry flavours with a little vosne spice (almost unique in nsg to chaignots) and a hint of nsg rusticity. My favourite qpr 1er, particularly in the hands of the sisters!
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Earlier notes captured this wine. Lean, forest floor nose, dried cherry, excellent food wine. Not a home run, but a good solid single/double. Had alongside 2004 Etude Heirloom and it was a draw quality wise.
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Extended family dinner of roast pork. Saturated ruby color. Wonderfully rich and fragrant, showing black fruits, cherry liquor, smoke, minerals, and leather/earth. Long finish, with well-integrated tannins. Put on weight over 2-3 hours. Excellent balance and harmony. Great stuff, and a terrific QPR at ~$40.
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This is perhaps even juicier than the Feusselottes with its leathery black fruit and earthy yet elegant personality, with the wood noticeable but less obtrusive. But I think I prefer the Chambolle for its purity, especially if the oak influence disappears over time.
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12/18/2023 - aagrawal wrote: 92 Points
Wine Dinner: Mugneret Gibourg Vertical (Zazie's, San Francisco): Deeper aromatics, some figs, some musk; palate is deeper, still with some fruit concentration, some savory, nice depth, good concentration, medium-plus acidity, low alcohol; medium-plus finish. Lovely burgundy, deeper and richer than the more red fruited ‘98. 92-93
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9/29/2023 - bookert wrote: 91 Points
Nice savoury notes but slightly over the hill
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12/2/2016 - Sycamore wrote: 88 Points
Agree with the high-80's score that seems to be the consensus with this guy. Serviceable and (relatively) reasonably priced, but nothing to really make it stand out -- screams neither this (great, IMHO) producer, or NSG Chaignots place IMHO. No hurry to drink; no perceptible reason to hold a lot longer, either.....
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9/14/2013 - DAN BAILEY Likes this wine:
Ok showing but this bottle was a little grumpy, certainly compared with the 2000 Rousseau csj it was paired with. Dark, black fruits but still pretty tight. Might have been the stemware to be fair.
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6/20/2013 - winopops3 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Another bottle of this at the Kittle House. This bottle even better than last.
Dark ruby. Very fragrant nose on this bottle. Black cherry and spice with decent acidity and mineral spine running through. Moderate to long finish. A great surprise that went really well with the hanger steak.
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12/28/2012 - winopops3 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Had at Kittle House. Dark ruby. Fairly reticent nose. Very focused core of black cherry runs through this. Strong mineral notes. Well balanced acidity. Medium finish. Really nice wine.
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5/24/2012 - Rupert wrote: flawed
A mix of Mugneret-Gibourgs (Medlar, Chelsea, London): Oxidised, badly so, much worse than the 96 Ruchottes
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5/24/2012 - DAN BAILEY wrote: flawed
DOA
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5/24/2012 - SimonG wrote: flawed
Shama's Mugneret-Gibourg @ Medlar (The Medlar, London): Seems oxidised too. (curiously, some glasses of this appear to clean up, other stay horribly stinky). Maybe VA or Brett?
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5/6/2012 - DAN BAILEY wrote:
After 2 poor bottles, this was back on form and appeared to be entering prime drinking. Dark black colour. Vibrant dark fruits with lovely acidic backbone. Definitely a favourite with the crowd and WOTN.
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7/22/2011 - DAN BAILEY wrote:
Drunk over 2 evenings. Black, with a hint of red fruit. Primary, precise, somewhat tart but deeply fruited on the palate. With more air, some fine but dry tannins clamped down on the back end. Needs another 5 years.
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3/18/2010 - ToddS wrote: flawed
Seepage past the cork and the poor taste to go with it. Harumph.
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2/12/2010 - Jeff W wrote:
Mugneret-Gilbourg lunch (The Ledbury): Alltogeher more approachable than the '95, with vibrant acidity and a short, spicy finish. However, rather uninspiring, with a modern feel. It needs food. vg
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1/13/2010 - DAN BAILEY wrote: flawed
Not sure what the problem was with this bottle but it was a very disappointing showing. No obvious TCA. Wine was a nice dark colour but palate was disjointed and had a piercing, extremely sharp, vinegar-like quality that overwhelmed any fruit. Previous bottle was stellar so judgement reserved for now.
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12/25/2009 - DAN BAILEY wrote:
Spellbinding. Gorgeous, sweet, punchy berry flavours with a little vosne spice (almost unique in nsg to chaignots) and a hint of nsg rusticity. My favourite qpr 1er, particularly in the hands of the sisters!
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7/9/2009 - Edclr wrote: 88 Points
Earlier notes captured this wine. Lean, forest floor nose, dried cherry, excellent food wine. Not a home run, but a good solid single/double. Had alongside 2004 Etude Heirloom and it was a draw quality wise.
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3/4/2008 - Rupert wrote: 88 Points
An evening of Mugneret-Gibourg (Le Deuxième, Long Acre, London): Leaner and more focused than the 2002, dry cherry pinot style, a bit metallic, but fine
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4/20/2007 - Siggy wrote: 89 Points
Earthier and more rustic than the bottle I opened last year. Strong aromas/flavors of forest floor and dried leaves. Dusty cherry fruit.
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9/19/2006 - Siggy wrote: 93 Points
Extended family dinner of roast pork. Saturated ruby color. Wonderfully rich and fragrant, showing black fruits, cherry liquor, smoke, minerals, and leather/earth. Long finish, with well-integrated tannins. Put on weight over 2-3 hours. Excellent balance and harmony. Great stuff, and a terrific QPR at ~$40.
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1/1/2005 - DChan wrote: 90 Points
This is perhaps even juicier than the Feusselottes with its leathery black fruit and earthy yet elegant personality, with the wood noticeable but less obtrusive. But I think I prefer the Chambolle for its purity, especially if the oak influence disappears over time.
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