Popped and poured, then consumed along 90 min. Translucent diluted garnet color. Classic Bourgogne earthy-fruity nose with notes of cherries and strawberries Medium bodied, firm tannins, medium fruity (mainly cherries & red bush) flavours, seems a classic simple solid Bourgogne. Simple and pleasant.
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Another stunning btl paired with some fresh tuna in our Soho London apartment tonight. Open, earthy, spicy with forest floor nose. Tremendous value at 21lbs and surprisingly still on the shelf at Fortnum and Mason tonight. Great end to an amazing day in London!
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This was a relatively simply bourgogne rouge from Chevillon in this vintage. Not much complexity but it was satisfying. I bought these for a ridiculous close-out price of $10 so it was a good QPR.
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Popped and poured one night, then finished most of it two nights later by throwing in the decanter. Quite aromatic with some light earthiness, herbs and cherry fruit. Taste is very light with some red to black cherry fruit. Get a hint of milk chocolate in the taste, too. Has some decent acidity to it too.
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Diluted garnet color with semi-transparency. A little tart or bitter. Not as beguiling as my past experiences with this domaine which have usually been at the 1er Cru level. Okay, but I'm probably getting more value for my money by sticking to the village or 1er cru wines. It did improve a bit with aeration--some cherry notes coming through. I had this with leftover lamb and a baked potato and another evening with a cheeseburger.
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This really is superb for its lowly Bourgonge status and a tribute to the greatness that is Chevillon. I have owned a couple of these and continue to kick myself for not buying at least a dozen. I love everything about this wine but particularly its amazing autumnal nose. I buried my nose in the glass a lot that night. The palate is almost equally facinating with tart red fruit, spice and minerally flavors. My WOTN for a recent pizza night. THis drinks so well now there may be no reason to hold any of these for the long haul.If I owned more I'd likely drink most of them and keep 1 or 2 to see where they go. I admit, 93pts seems over the top for a Bourgogne but, I love this wine and feel compelled to rate it reflective of my experience. I've had the '10 version recently and so far its a bigger, tougher, more closed wine that I can only hope will arrive where this '08 has been almost from day one. Bravo!
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Popped and poured. Moderate garnet color. The nose is classic pinot noir - beets, and earth - but is somewhat subdued, even for a 2008. On the palate the wine is a bit rough and chunky but there's decent fruit there. Not bad.
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First bottle from a case. The color is a very light red with some darker hues. The nose is killer with tons of spicy red fruit (cherry/strawberry) and mineral. Barely mid-weight on the palate, but with nice red fruit and just enough acidity. Good flavor intensity. Barely showing any tannin and drinking plenty well right now. Killer wine (to my palate anyway) for the price.
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This is a great little Bourgogne with classic Burg nose and palate. Translucent crimson with amber tinge on the edges. Popped and poured. It took about 45 minutes for the matchstick to blow off. The nose was really rocking after 2 hours, so, open this an hour before you drink it. Strawberry, tart cherry, minerality and spice on the palate. The nose takes on intriguing forest flloor notes after 2 hours. Terrific value and cerebral pleasure here. 90+ OTOH, if you like huge wines, this is not for you. This is all about elegance and refinement. 12.5 alc.
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A classic Bourgogne with an acidic structure and not too much fruit, but still quite a lot of charm. Certainly not for everyone, but I really liked this.
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Light brick with a watery rim. Sweet plums and almonds with a dried fruit character in the nose. Light weight, slightly bitter and a bit short on the finish.
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bright red, translucent. nose: tart fruit, cherry, underbrush, soil. palate: good balance. fruit - acid - tannins. "classic vintage" bourgogne of good quality.
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4/25/2017 - rocknroller wrote: 89 Points
Pizza Night with Mostly Italians (Brad & Marcia's Place, St. Paul, MN): Medium red color. PNP, drank 1 glass over 20 minutes. Light floral notes, dried earth, red fruits, somewhat firm tannins yet, simple, tangy, and tasty.
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4/24/2015 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Spicy and more savory, tight still, but just opened.
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10/29/2014 - Yagil wrote: 87 Points
Popped and poured, then consumed along 90 min.
Translucent diluted garnet color.
Classic Bourgogne earthy-fruity nose with notes of cherries and strawberries
Medium bodied, firm tannins, medium fruity (mainly cherries & red bush) flavours, seems a classic simple solid Bourgogne.
Simple and pleasant.
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8/31/2013 - chablis28 wrote: 92 Points
Another stunning btl paired with some fresh tuna in our Soho London apartment tonight. Open, earthy, spicy with forest floor nose. Tremendous value at 21lbs and surprisingly still on the shelf at Fortnum and Mason tonight. Great end to an amazing day in London!
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3/28/2013 - Sheila62 Likes this wine:
This was a relatively simply bourgogne rouge from Chevillon in this vintage. Not much complexity but it was satisfying. I bought these for a ridiculous close-out price of $10 so it was a good QPR.
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3/5/2013 - Wine Sparty wrote: 90 Points
Popped and poured one night, then finished most of it two nights later by throwing in the decanter. Quite aromatic with some light earthiness, herbs and cherry fruit. Taste is very light with some red to black cherry fruit. Get a hint of milk chocolate in the taste, too. Has some decent acidity to it too.
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2/9/2013 - wondersofwine wrote: 86 Points
Diluted garnet color with semi-transparency. A little tart or bitter. Not as beguiling as my past experiences with this domaine which have usually been at the 1er Cru level. Okay, but I'm probably getting more value for my money by sticking to the village or 1er cru wines. It did improve a bit with aeration--some cherry notes coming through. I had this with leftover lamb and a baked potato and another evening with a cheeseburger.
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1/25/2013 - chablis28 wrote: 93 Points
This really is superb for its lowly Bourgonge status and a tribute to the greatness that is Chevillon. I have owned a couple of these and continue to kick myself for not buying at least a dozen. I love everything about this wine but particularly its amazing autumnal nose. I buried my nose in the glass a lot that night. The palate is almost equally facinating with tart red fruit, spice and minerally flavors. My WOTN for a recent pizza night. THis drinks so well now there may be no reason to hold any of these for the long haul.If I owned more I'd likely drink most of them and keep 1 or 2 to see where they go. I admit, 93pts seems over the top for a Bourgogne but, I love this wine and feel compelled to rate it reflective of my experience. I've had the '10 version recently and so far its a bigger, tougher, more closed wine that I can only hope will arrive where this '08 has been almost from day one. Bravo!
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1/25/2013 - jsioris Likes this wine: 92 Points
This wine continues to impress me with it's elegance. Light on the palate with nice minerality and complexity for a bourgogne.
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7/26/2012 - Bellissimo wrote:
PnP, note from night one. Light Pinot characteristics with red fruits, a bit a cran-goodness, minerals, nice acids, mid weight. Nice for the money.
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7/26/2012 - Dave Dalluge wrote: 90 Points
Totally consistent with my previous note. Tasted as good or better on day 2.
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7/1/2012 - tomandlu wrote: 83 Points
Popped and poured. Moderate garnet color. The nose is classic pinot noir - beets, and earth - but is somewhat subdued, even for a 2008. On the palate the wine is a bit rough and chunky but there's decent fruit there. Not bad.
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6/16/2012 - Bellissimo wrote:
Got a taste on night 2 of being opened. Smooth, enjoyable. Red fruits, minerals, a bit of forest floor. Picked up sub $20 and will get some more.
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3/28/2012 - Dave Dalluge wrote: 90 Points
First bottle from a case. The color is a very light red with some darker hues. The nose is killer with tons of spicy red fruit (cherry/strawberry) and mineral. Barely mid-weight on the palate, but with nice red fruit and just enough acidity. Good flavor intensity. Barely showing any tannin and drinking plenty well right now. Killer wine (to my palate anyway) for the price.
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3/23/2012 - chablis28 wrote: 90 Points
This is a great little Bourgogne with classic Burg nose and palate. Translucent crimson with amber tinge on the edges. Popped and poured. It took about 45 minutes for the matchstick to blow off. The nose was really rocking after 2 hours, so, open this an hour before you drink it. Strawberry, tart cherry, minerality and spice on the palate. The nose takes on intriguing forest flloor notes after 2 hours. Terrific value and cerebral pleasure here. 90+ OTOH, if you like huge wines, this is not for you. This is all about elegance and refinement. 12.5 alc.
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6/18/2011 - VHJV wrote: 87 Points
A classic Bourgogne with an acidic structure and not too much fruit, but still quite a lot of charm. Certainly not for everyone, but I really liked this.
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12/25/2010 - Traxx Likes this wine: 88 Points
Bright acidity, almost candied red fruits, though lithe and in no way jamby. Very nice wine, especially for the money.
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10/17/2010 - Capt Cutlass wrote: 84 Points
Light brick with a watery rim. Sweet plums and almonds with a dried fruit character in the nose. Light weight, slightly bitter and a bit short on the finish.
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6/14/2010 - microbox wrote: 85 Points
bright red, translucent. nose: tart fruit, cherry, underbrush, soil. palate: good balance. fruit - acid - tannins. "classic vintage" bourgogne of good quality.
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