Wow! I was quite skeptical of this producer because of the price point. Served blind, I'd have almost certainly called Premier Cru Gevrey. Rich, intense fruit, serious complexity and a long finish. One of the best red Burgundies I've had all year. Glad to have discovered a new producer of this caliber.
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4/4 bottles I've drunk of this have had very leaky corks. That said, none were oxidized.
A big, ripe Marsannay that is night and day in comparison to the same producer's 2015 Bourgogne 'En Montre Cul'. Not oaky, but quite dark, ripe and almost tannic. Notes of black tea, citrus, and dark fruits. This is quite good honestly for the price, and I enjoyed it. But, with the cork problem, I wouldn't want to wait very long to drink this one.
Still, a good Burgundy for the price.
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Exciting to see Kermit Lynch expanding his Sicily portfolio.
At first taste was underwhelmed by its timid, light fruit. Brought a bottle home to give it its due and glad I did.
Gorgeous soaring berry fruit on the nose, with ample freshness and only moderate tannic grip. Just a bit of spicy minerals on the finish. This is one of the most enjoyable Sicilian reds I've come across, and its not far from quality in my eyes from Occhipinti's wines. An estate to watch.
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2015 François Lumpp Givry 1er Cru Le Pied du Clou
11/19/2018 - Cj802 Likes this wine:
Wow! I was quite skeptical of this producer because of the price point. Served blind, I'd have almost certainly called Premier Cru Gevrey. Rich, intense fruit, serious complexity and a long finish. One of the best red Burgundies I've had all year. Glad to have discovered a new producer of this caliber.
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2015 Régis Bouvier Marsannay Les Longeroies Vieilles Vignes
4/4/2018 - Cj802 Likes this wine:
4/4 bottles I've drunk of this have had very leaky corks. That said, none were oxidized.
A big, ripe Marsannay that is night and day in comparison to the same producer's 2015 Bourgogne 'En Montre Cul'. Not oaky, but quite dark, ripe and almost tannic. Notes of black tea, citrus, and dark fruits. This is quite good honestly for the price, and I enjoyed it. But, with the cork problem, I wouldn't want to wait very long to drink this one.
Still, a good Burgundy for the price.
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2016 Vigneti Vecchio Etna Sciare Vive
1/31/2018 - Cj802 Likes this wine:
Exciting to see Kermit Lynch expanding his Sicily portfolio.
At first taste was underwhelmed by its timid, light fruit. Brought a bottle home to give it its due and glad I did.
Gorgeous soaring berry fruit on the nose, with ample freshness and only moderate tannic grip. Just a bit of spicy minerals on the finish. This is one of the most enjoyable Sicilian reds I've come across, and its not far from quality in my eyes from Occhipinti's wines. An estate to watch.
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