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JG 87
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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87+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2008 Chambolle AC is quite good and surprisingly, my favorite wine in this range. The nose offers up classic Chambolle notes of red and black cherries, dark chocolate, lovely soil tones, woodsmoke and a judicious touch of new wood. On the palate the wine is medium-full, long and tangy, with solid complexity and good length and grip. A very respectable bottle of Chambolle villages. 2014-2030. (Mar/Apr 2010)"
Allen Meadows (Burghound): "his is also extremely fresh and airy with a pretty mélange of red and blue pinot fruit with similar floral notes that merge into vibrant, clean and pure middle weight flavors that are supported by mildly edgy structural elements on the short and slightly dry finish. Drink: 2013+. (Jan 2011)"
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AM 88
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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88 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A lightly spiced nose of red and blue pinot fruit has its expressiveness reduced by noticeable reduction so be sure to decant this if you're going to try one young. The lacy, pure and round mineral-inflected flavors are forward and very supple, all wrapped in a dusty, delicious and mouth coating finish. This notably pretty effort is very Chambollesque in character. Drink: 2017+. (Apr 2013)"
Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy): "This domaine is run by Christian Amiot (one of the sons of Pierre Amiot from Morey-St-Denis) who is married to Elisabeth Servelle, daughter of Bernard Servelle-Tachot... The domaine has been farmed organically from 2003, with AB certification from the 2008 vintage. The wines taste fresh and modern although there is no great reliance on oak--20 per cent new wood is used for the village wine, and up to 50 per cent for the two top premiers crus... (2010)"
Clive Coates (The Wines of Burgundy): "Quality has improved... The wines now are very good, indeed. (2008)"
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$21.95
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WA 88
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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88 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "Bacheler’s 2009 Bourgogne Aligote is a rich, generous wine with attractive up-front richness and fine balance. Clean, saline notes inform the bracing finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. (Sep 2011)"
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$28.95
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WA 88–89
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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88-89 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "Bachelet’s 2008 Bourgogne smells of mace, holly berry, and sour cherry that migrate to a bright yet delightfully silken-textured palate. Vivacious and lip-smacking in its finishing interchange of fruit with saline and chalky mineral notes, this can be strongly recommended... (Jun 2010)"
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AM 87
France
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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87 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 10 to 15 year old vines). This also displays a classic nose of green fruit, citrus and oyster shell nuances that can be found on the very fresh, crisp and dry flavors that possess enough flesh to be enjoyed now but I would advise cellaring this for 2 to 3 years first. In sum, perfectly good if not distinguished for its level. Drink: 2012+. (Oct 2010)"
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AM 88
WA 88
IWC 86–88
France
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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88 points and 'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from Les Pargues). This is also quite floral and somewhat curiously less elegant as the green fruit and lemon zest aromas don?t have quite the same lift. This is bigger and richer with more volume as well to the fleshy medium-bodied flavors that possess reasonably good depth and length. This is a more imposing effort but not obviously better. Drink: 2014+. (Sep 2012)"
88 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The soft, pretty side of the year comes through in Billaud-Simon’s 2011 Chablis. This is an especially polished Chablis that should drink well pretty much upon release. Floral, minty notes add lift on the delineated, classy finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. (Aug 2012)"
86-88 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Pale green-edged yellow. Aromas of lemon, lime, flinty minerality and spearmint. Sweet, ripe and nicely balanced, with a peach flavor joined by an exotic suggestion of banana. Finishes with good length. (Jul 2012)"
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JG 88
AM 87
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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88+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The Perrières bottling is usually my favorite of these three Bourgogne from Domaine Bize, and this is true by a very small margin in 2008. The terroir here is really excellent for Bourgogne, and this soil complexity translates beautifully into the finished wine in ’08. The nose is a terrific blend of pear, lemon, stony minerality and a garden full of spring flowers in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, long and seriously complex, with fine mid-palate depth, snappy acids and excellent focus on the long, soil-driven finish. Either the Champlains or the Perrières should be on the short shopping list of those looking for great white Burgundy complexity at a bargain price. 2010-2020. (Nov/Dec 2009)"
87 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(100% cask). Soft wood and SO2 notes do not materially interfere with the clarity of the otherwise fresh and complex floral, citrus and light mineral aromas that give way to intense and beautifully detailed flavors that deliver a cuts-like-a-knife finish and plenty of underlying tension. Terrific quality at this level plus it will age. Comments: Outstanding Top value. Drink: 2013+. (Jun 2010)"
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$34.95
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JG 88
FWR 88
AM 87
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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88+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2005 Savigny Blanc is a very pretty and forward example of the vintage... The bouquet is a blend of pear, quince, honeycomb and a nice base of chalky soil tones. On the palate the wine is fullish, broad and tasty, with good gras, nice framing acids, and solid length on the finish that closes with a floral topnote. A very tasty bottle... 2006-2012+. (Nov/Dec 2006)"
88 points Fine Wine Review: "The white Savigny itself shows strong minerality in the nose and is very ripe in the mouth with lots of power and excellent length, but it is perhaps a touch short in acidity for my palate. Now-2012+. (Issue #115; 2007)"
87 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(100% chardonnay from a number of different parcels). A fruity and distinctly exotic fruit nose that is a bit riper with rich, delicious and relatively forward flavors that offer more size and weight plus a bit more depth on the nicely dry finish. Solid if not distinguished but it avoids the heaviness Savigny whites often display. Drink: 2008+. (Jul 2007)"
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FWR 84–88
WS 87
AM 86
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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87 points Wine Spectator: "[$23 list] This red tastes like cherry pie, complete with the pastry, plus light spice flavors lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2014. (6/15/11)"
86 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A moderately exotic fruit suffused nose also evidences hints of melon and straw that lead to rich and fresh flavors that possess good volume and vibrancy on the balanced and delicious finish where a touch of citrus surfaces. This is a very solid if rather forward effort for what it is. Drink: 2012+. (Feb 2011)"
84-88 points Fine Wine Review: "The Bourgogne, reserve is from Fixin, Marsannay, Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Chorey-les-Beaune, Savigny-les-Beaune, and Marsannay. About 25% new wood on this wine. The red fruit aromas are followed by dark fruit flavors in the mouth, a smooth texture, and tannins that, although smooth, are present. (Issue #130; 2011)"
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AM 89
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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89 points - 'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "An elegant, pure and expressive nose of citrus, pear and white peach that is unusually refined for a villages level wine slides gracefully into detailed and intense middle weight flavors that display evident minerality on the solidly well concentrated and lengthy finish. This is really quite good and while it does not deliver the same level of finesse as the 1ers, this is well worth considering. Drink: 2013+. (Jan 2011)"
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JG 89
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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89 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The Nuits AC in 2008 is really a strikingly beautiful bottle of village wine. The bouquet is a very pure and classy mélange of cherries, strawberries, lovely soil tones, and just a touch of Nuits nuttiness in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, focused and very vibrant, with a fine core of fruit, excellent focus and balance and a long finish of modest tannins and tangy acids. A very fine example. 2013-2030. (Nov/Dec 2009)"
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WA 87
France
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Burgundy
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Beaujolais
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87 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "An abundance of dark berry fruit meets a strong aura of game and firm underlying tannins, resulting in a low-toned, slightly-chewy, but satisfyingly, sweetly ripe finish. Enjoy this 2009 over the coming year. (Aug 2010)"
From organically grown vineyards; no sulphur, unfiltered.
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WA 88–89
France
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Burgundy
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Beaujolais
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88-89 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "From tank, Descombes’s 2010 Brouilly -- from a parcel of vines planted in 1993 -- allies fresh red raspberry and Maine blueberry for a sappy, bright, tart, energetic, and refreshing performance that emphasizes the white wine-like aspect of its vintage. At the same time, there is a palpable sense of extract, even of density, all of which suggest why their author prefers to give his wines longer elevage and points toward the potential for several years’ bottle interest. (Aug 2011)"
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WA 88–89
AM 86–88
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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88-89 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 Beaune (from tank) is pretty and delicate. Dried red cherries, mint, tobacco and licorice flow from this soft, perfumed Burgundy. There is a fleeting, ethereal quality to the Beaune that suggests it should be enjoyed over the next 3-4 years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. (Feb 2012)"
86-88 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A very pretty red berry fruit nose also evidences hints of soil and spice nuances. The supple, round and rather forward light to barely middle weight flavors possess good punch on the solidly persistent and well-balanced finish. This is delicious if on the lighter side. Drink: 2015+. (Apr 2012)"
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W&S 88
France
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Burgundy
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Beaujolais
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88 points Wine & Spirits: "A dense, floral wine, this has a generosity that adds to its appealing freshness. It finishes bright, spicy and clean. Serve this lightly chilled with pâté de campagne. (Oct 2012)"
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W&S 86
France
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Burgundy
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Beaujolais
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86 points Wine & Spirits: "[$19 list] Dark raspberry flavors balanced by brisk tannins lend this wine good length, For pasta with lamb sausage. (Oct 2012)"
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IWC 88
WA 87–88
France
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Burgundy
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Beaujolais
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88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Deep red. Scents of dark berries and licorice, with a floral quality that gains strength with air. Juicy, tangy blackberry and cherry flavors pick up energy in the middle palate. Finishes with zesty cut and a hint of dusty minerals. I like this wine's energy. (Feb 2011)"
87-88 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "[$14 list] The Duboeuf 2009 Julienas La Trinquee -- named from the sector of its appellation farmed by the several growers who inform this wine -- is intensely-fruited and darkly-hued, featuring creme de cassis and dark cherry preserves, tinged by herbs and coffee. (Aug 2010)"
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AM 87
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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87 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "While not as complex this resembles the Clos de Vougeot in the sense that it has a distinct animale character to the pungently earthy wild dark berry fruit suffused nose. Where this differs materially is that there isn't the size, weight and richness but that would be expected given that the Clos de Vougeot is a grand cru. There is reasonably good complexity and while not a great example of the genre, this is correct with fine intensity and length. Drink: 2016+. (Apr 2013)"
Producer notes: "Garnet in color, the wine opens to an exuberant bouquet of black berry fruits with a subtle vegetal flavor, due in part to selected whole-cluster fermentation. Very perfumed, the wine is structured and well-balanced, with a nice acidity and silky tannins. Aromatic and intense finish."
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AM 87
France
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Burgundy
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Macon/Chalonnaise
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87 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A generously if not dominantly wooded nose reflects notes of toast and vanilla along with overtly ripe white and yellow orchard fruit aromas. There is good richness and plenty of mid-palate volume and sap to the medium-bodied flavors that possess acceptable though not special depth and length. This is carrying quite a bit of wood and given how rich the wine is, the palate impression lacks the necessary verve to really carry it off. To be fair, and clear, there are no faults though I feel compelled to point out that the style will most please those who enjoy 'in your face' whites. Drink: now. (Sep 2012)"
Producer notes: "Evening Land's 2010 Etoile Pouilly-Fuissé is sourced from the region's most beautiful, ancient vineyards. Beauregard is a warmer terroir producing rich, round wines. The blending of Beauregard fruit with that of the cool terroir of Vergisson produces a wine that is acidic, racy, and pointed. The vineyards of the Macon are often overlooked and its fruit is all-too-often sold off for use in the big blends of the region."
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AM 89
JG 88
France
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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89 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(a négociant wine; note that Champs Royaux is a trademarked cuvée name, not the name of a vineyard). Here too there is a hint of sulfur that will probably dissipate in short order. There is a pretty mix of pear, green fruit and iodine hints that merge seamlessly into rich, round and very generous flavors that benefit from a touch of backend minerality. This delicious and saline-infused effort is really very good. Worth considering. 89/2014+. (Oct 2012)"
88 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The Champs Royaux bottling is the Chablis villages made from purchased grapes by William Fèvre, and the 2011 is a lovely and forward example of the vintage that would work very nicely on restaurant wine lists. The very pretty nose offers up scents of green apple, pink grapefruit, chalky soil tones, a touch of grassiness and spring flowers. On the palate the wine is medium-full, fresh and beautifully balanced, with good acids and very fine length and grip on the wide open and succulent finish. Lovely wine. 2013-2020. (Nov/Dec 2012)"
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JG 88
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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88+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "I tasted 1998 Gaunoux Beaune a couple of years ago as part of my feature on the wines from this commune, and at that time I thought that this wine was poised on a knife edge between adequate and inadequate ripeness, with the possibility that the wine would blossom into a sweet and suave middleweight or forever retain its potentially green edge. At that time I commented that it will be interesting to follow this wine and see how it resolves. A couple of years on the wine has blossomed very nicely and has shaken off its potential underripe character and offers up a lovely bouquet of red berries, cherries, cocoa, gamebirds, woodsmoke, soil and a distinct topnote of roses. On the palate the wine is medium-full, long and complex, with still a bit of tannin to resolve, but lovely length and grip on the complex finish. A classy wine that has turned out very well indeed. 2012- 2030+. (Jan/Feb 2009)"
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AM 87
JG 87
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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87 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "An almost invisible touch of wood frames agreeably fresh and ripe liqueur of red raspberry nose that leads to solidly well-concentrated and delicious flavors that possess unusually good energy in the context of the vintage, all wrapped in a complex and lingering finish. This is really quite fine for what it is and recommended. Comments: Outstanding. Drink: 2014+. (Apr 2012)"
87 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2009 Bourgogne rouge is a very good and soil-driven example of the vintage and its appellation. The very pretty nose offers up scents of cherries, orange zest, gamebirds and a gently smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is fullish, complex and transparent, with a touch of tannin, good focus and very good length and grip on the finish. Good juice that will drink quite well from release, but will also keep nicely for several years. 2013-2020+? (Nov/Dec 2012)"
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AM 86–88
WA 86–87
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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86-88 points and 'Outstanding Top value,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from vines in Meursault). A ripe and solidly complex nose offers up notes of plum, violet, earth and fresh red berry fruit aromas. There is the same fine complexity to the delicious and tension-filled flavors that do possess mildly rustic tannins but overall this is really very good. Worth considering for a house red. Drink: 2014+. (Apr 2012)"
86-87 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 Bourgogne Rouge wafts from the glass with sweet red berries, flowers and spices. It shows an attractive freshness and brightness that will allow it to drink for a handful of years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. (Feb 2012)"
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$48.95
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IWC 89
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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89 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Good medium red. Spicy raspberry and a sweet hint of chocolate on the nose. Spicy and tight, with lovely acid cut and energy to the crunchy red fruit flavors. Finishes with firm but ripe tannins and good length. Lafon notes that a good portion of these vines were replanted in 1986, and that the wine has improved in the last five years. He's also doing less punching down of the cap to avoid getting rough tannins. A very good showing. (Sep/Oct 2010)"
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WA 87
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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Beginning with the 2010 vintage, Dominique Lafon is making a few wines under his own label, separate from the family domaine. Although this is a négociant label, all of the wines still come from vineyards owned or farmed by Dominique. This outstanding Bourgougne Blanc was formerly from Domaine René Manuel. Bright and expressive on the nose, it is fine and floral, with nice energy and a touch of flesh before finishing fresh and mineral.
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