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France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A somber if still pretty nose of earth, stone and the same dark berry fruit aromas leads to rich, full-bodied and delicious flavors blessed with good mid-palate fat while being underpinned by firmer and also mildly rustic tannins. This is a good but not especially elegant Chambolle though I do like the persistence. Drink: 2014+. (Jan 2011)"
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$79.95
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France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A wild red berry fruit nose that is a bit fresher and more elegant than the Les Plantes is quite densely fruited which complements well the supple, generous and seductively textured flavors that possess solid depth and extract on the long and lightly mineral-infused finish. Very good if not truly special. Drink: 2015+. (Jan 2012)"
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$89.95
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AM 90
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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90 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(Amiot-Servelle is one of only two proprietors). This is quite ripe, indeed to the extent of having mocha and cassis aromas that manage to retain a reasonable sense of freshness. The suave, round and delicious middle weight flavors are quite textured as here too there is ample dry extract that renders the firm tannins almost invisible on the mouth coating yet slightly bitter finish where a hint of wood toast surfaces. In contrast to the villages Chambolle however, there appears to be enough extract present to allow the tannins to round out and thus my score offers the benefit of the doubt. Drink: 2016+. (Jan 2012)"
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$64.95
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France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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Allen Meadows (Burghound): "This is both fresher and more elegant with a red berry liqueur nose cut with notes of spice and earth that gives way to rich but nicely detailed middle weight flavors that posses firm yet ripe and well-integrated tannins, all wrapped in a mouth coating finish where a touch of wood surfaces. (Jan 2011)"
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$39.95
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France
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Burgundy
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Macon/Chalonnaise
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This top cuvée from the brothers Jean-Pierre and Michel Auvigue drinks like grand cru Burgundy from the Côte d'Or, but at a fraction of the price. We recently popped one of these at a dinner party and haven't stopped recommending it since. Jean-Pierre and Michel are third generation proprietors at this property right in the heart of the Mâconnais. Robert Parker notes that "Their wines...are among the top half-dozen wines produced in the region... they are favorites at [many] important restaurants in France." The rich nose of tropical fruit, floral and lemon hints with toasted notes leads to surprisingly vibrant structure in the mouth, excellent balance and very good length. We appreciate the fresh-coated roundness and richness that brings complexity to this great wine of gastronomy. An ideal companion to Fettuccini Alfredo, roasted chicken with French fries, or foie gras.
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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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$48.95
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AM 88–90
WA 88–90
JG 89
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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88-90 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 4 different parcels in Brochon). This is also quite ripe yet the nose remains fresh, complex and is almost elegant in style with its aromatic profile of floral, black cherry and cassis notes. The earthy middle weight flavors brim with dry extract that buffers the moderately firm tannins on the fleshy and delicious finish. Comments: Outstanding. Drink: 2014+. (Jan 2011)"
88-90 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Cote de Nuits-Villages is another rich, explosive wine. This shows notable intensity, although most of the wine’s appeal is in its up-front juiciness. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. (May 2011)"
89+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "Tasting a wine such as Denis Bachelet’s Côte de Nuits Villages really makes one wonder why Brochon continues to not have its own appellation? Surely there are several examples of Côte de Nuits Villages from Brochon that are more serious wines than even the best examples from Maranges, so why has the AOC not deigned to grant this village its own appellation? In any case, the 2009 Côte de Nuits Villages from Monsieur Bachelet is really superb, with the inherent elegance of the vintage very much in evidence here on both the nose and palate. The bouquet is a lovely mélange of cassis, grilled meats, espresso, Gevrey-like black minerality and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, pure and very long, with suave tannins, lovely focus and excellent length and grip on the finish. Classy juice. 2014-2035. (Nov/Dec 2010)"
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$16.95
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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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$69.95
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FWR 88–91
JG 90
AM 87–90
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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90 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2009 Chambolle villages from Madame Barthod is a dynamite example of the vintage and a wine that I will certainly be trying to add to my own cellar. The nose is deep, pure and classic, as it jumps from the glass in a lovely mix of red and black cherries, fresh herb tones, raw cocoa, lovely soil tones and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, pure and sappy at the core, with a great signature of soil, fine-grained tannins, tangy acids and excellent length and grip on the classy finish. I would tuck this lovely AC away for four or five years to let its secondary layers of complexity emerge, but it is going to be hard not to drink early on, as it is so beautifully balanced that its moderate tannins are not going to put up much resistance. Great juice. 2014-2035. (Nov/Dec 2010)"
88-91 points Fine Wine Review: "The Chambolle is pure and mineral with dark and red fruits in the nose. In the mouth, the wine shows less power than the Bourgogne, although it is still fairly powerful, with dark fruit and some minerality. (Issue #130; 2011)"
87-90 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 11 different parcels totaling 1.5 ha, scattered all around Chambolle). An ultra fresh, airy, pure and high-toned red pinot fruit nose slides gracefully into detailed and mineral-driven middle weight flavors that culminate in a dusty, mouth coating, balanced and linear finish. This is a classically styled Chambolle of finesse. Drink: 2014+. (Jan 2011)"
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$109.95
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FWR 90–94
JG 93
AM 90–92
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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93 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2009 Beaux Bruns is a stunning wine in the making and clearly one of the best Chambolle premier crus that I tasted on this trip. The bouquet is deep, pure and really vibrant, as it soars from the glass in a sappy mélange of plums, black cherries, raw cocoa, woodsmoke, intense violets and a stunningly complex base of soil. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, pure and very soil-driven, with the great core of fruit wrapped in beautiful terroir. The finish is very, very long, with ripe tannins, excellent focus and grip and beautiful, nascent complexity on the backend. A beautiful bottle of wine that will richly deserve six or seven years of bottle age before broaching, just to let it really cut loose on the nose and palate. 2016-2040. (Nov/Dec 2010)"
90-94 points Fine Wine Review: "The Chambolle-Beaux Bruns is the first vineyard that Barthod harvested, as it always seems to mature faster than the others. The wine is powerful with mineral dark fruits and a hint of licorice. There is no heaviness here, and it seems to be a particularly successful vintage for this cuvée at Barthod. (Issue #130; 2011)"
'Outstanding' and 90-92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .75 ha parcel of 50+ year old vines). This is notably riper with aromas of warm earth, spice and red and blue fruit liqueur that merge into rich, generous and quite plump medium-bodied flavors that possess good mid-palate fat and a long and delicious finish. This is not the most complex wine in the range but it is very Chambolle in basic character. Drink: 2017+. (Jan 2011)"
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AM 92–95
IWC 91
France
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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92-95 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): no tasting note given. (Oct 2011) br>
91 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(vinified in oak, then aged in cuve): Pale, bright yellow. Closed, strongly mineral nose hints at peach pit and lemon. Quite backward on the palate, showing very dry, tactile flavors of crushed stone, lemon, grapefruit and spices. Finishes with a hint of spice but does not come across as overly oaky. This just-bottled wine will need a year or two to begin to absorb its acidity. (Jul/Aug 2011)"
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AM 94
WA 94
IWC 92
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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94 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .47 ha parcel of 60+ year old vines). A highly expressive nose leaves absolutely no doubt where the underlying fruit was grown as this exudes almost as Chablis character as it's 2010 counterpart with an abundance of mineral reduction to the white flower and iodine-infused nose. There is fine detail to the powerful, concentrated and mineral-inflected flavors that possess superb length and seemingly an endless reserve of dry extract. Even though this is a big wine, even by the extraordinary standards of a typical Les Clos, this is like rolling rocks around in your mouth. Drink: 2016+. (Oct 2011)"
94+ points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Chablis Les Clos is playing its cards close to the vest, which is not surprising, as it was bottled a month ago. Though texturally elegant, the wine needs time for the aromas and flavors to come back to life. There is no denying the wine's harmonious finish though. My impression is that all this needs is time. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022.
(Aug 2011)"
92 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Pale straw-yellow. Initially reticent nose opened nicely to show complex aromas of smoky minerality, snap pea, orange zest and wild herbs; reminded me a bit of gruner veltliner. Densely packed and powerful, with the minerality of the vineyard trumping the ripe vintage character. Offers impressive volume without weight and finishes long, tactile and palate-staining, with a faint bitterness. This will require bottle aging to harmonize its acidity and salty component. (Jul/Aug 2011)"
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$67.95
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AM 94
WA 94
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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94 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 80+ year old vines). A ripe and highly layered nose of spiced pear, sea breeze, iodine and shellfish hints complements ultra-elegant and pure middle weight flavors that possess excellent detail on the driving, palate staining and hugely long finish. This is one of the stars of the vintage and should be on your shopping list if the style of the vintage appeals to you. Drink: 2016+. (Oct 2011)"
94 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Chablis Les Preuses comes across as bombastic next to the Vaudesir. Here the fruit is decidedly riper, richer and sweeter, which is felt not just in the flavor profile, but also in the wine's glycerin and weight. The Preuses is a large-scaled wine that desperately needs food to be fully appreciated. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. (Aug 2011)"
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$64.95
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AM 93
WA 93
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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93 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .43 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines). A soupçon of exotic fruit adds breadth to the otherwise pure aromas of white peach, pear and lychee nut that merge seamlessly into rich, intense, powerful and palate staining full-bodied flavors that possess excellent concentration on the mineral-inflected and strikingly long finish. Drink: 2016+. (Oct 2011)"
93 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "[$75 list] The estate's 2009 Chablis Vaudesir is one of the more understated selections in this lineup. It is less minerally intense than some of the other wines, but makes up for that with its generous fruit and warm, radiant personality. This is another excellent choice for nearer term drinking, although I don't exclude the possibility that it may also age quite well given the freshness of the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. (Oct 2011)"
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$499.95
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AM 96
WS 94
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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List $600.00
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96 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(Blain produces 1 to 2 barrels annually). Almost invisible wood sets off an almost mute nose of complex and layered white and yellow orchard fruit aromas that is, at this early juncture, quite reserved. The rich and silky big-bodied flavors possess seriously impressive concentration as well as almost painful intensity on the equally explosive and driving finish. As complex as the Bâtard is there is simply another dimension of overall depth present here. A knockout. Comments: Don't miss! Drink: 2017+. (Feb 2011)"
94 points Wine Spectator: "[$600 list] Though elegant, this white shows density and intensity, sporting peach, apple, pear and melon flavors that all mesh with the bright structure. Ends with a mouthwatering impression. Best from 2013 through 2022. 10 cases imported. (6/20/12)"
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$299.95
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AM 96
IWC 94
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or White
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96 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(two-thirds from Chassagne and the remainder from Puligny). In contrast to the expressiveness of the Bienvenues and Criots, this is reserved to the point of being almost mute and only aggressive swirling coaxes reluctant aromas of white flowers, spice and a range of mostly yellow dried fruits. There is superb intensity to the mouth coating, powerful and weighty flavors that exhibit a taut muscularity on the opulent but focused and well-detailed finish. This is almost painfully intense and absolutely bone dry, which is unusual in the context of the vintage. A knockout! Comments: Don't miss! Drink: 2017+. (Feb 2011)"
94 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "White plum, fresh apricot, hazelnut, honey and nutty oak on the nose, perked up by a whiff of pineapple. Sweet, deep and powerfully structured, with the wine's fresh fruit flavors currently held under wraps by surprising acidity. Not showing the personality of the Clos de la Mouchere, but this grand cru's sheer energy and very long, rising finish promise a slow and eventful evolution in bottle. (Sep/Oct 2011)"
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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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$66.95
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AM 89–91
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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First vintage from Bouchard. This rarely seen vineyard abuts Gruenchers on the north side of the village. Very limited.
89-91 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "This is also quite ripe with an expressive nose that combines notes of menthol, spice and cassis that merges with supple, round and relatively fine middle weight flavors that possess a sappy mouth feel and good length. While this is undeniably delicious, there is noticeable wood on the finish and it lacks the requisite complexity to be at the next level, at least for the time being. Drink: 2017+. (May 2011)"
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$124.95
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AM 91–94
FWR 91–94
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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91-94 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from purchased grapes in Chapelle proper). Strong reduction blocks the nose though there is plenty of energy and punch to the detailed, powerful and lightly mineral-driven flavors that possess both good size and solid weight, especially on the vibrant, balanced and seriously persistent finish. There is fine depth of material here and while this is somewhat awkward today, I see no reason why this shouldn't be excellent in time. Drink: 2024+. (May 2011)"
91-94 points Fine Wine Review: "The Chapelle-Chambertin in both nose and mouth is stony -- one can taste the stones here. The wine is medium-weight with pure dark fruit flavors. The wine is a little austere for the moment, but that’s what I expect from Chapelle-Chambertin. (Issue #130; 2011)"
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FWR 91–95
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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91-95 points Fine Wine Review: "The Nuits-Cailles is from vines that are 36 years old. The nose is very strict, pure, and stony. In the mouth, the wine is less voluptuous than the Porrets, and more nervy with constantly changing dark fruit, some black licorice, and excellent penetration. (Issue #130; 2011)"
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$63.95
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FWR 92–95
AM 90–92
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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92-95 points Fine Wine Review: "The Nuits-Porrets Saint-Georges has dusty and stony aromas with some spices. In the mouth, the wine is voluptuous in texture but with firmness underneath, purity, and length. Philippe Prost says it is almost more like a Vosne than a Nuits, and I agree. (Issue #130; 2011)"
90-92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "This is quite ripe but stops just short of being surmature with its spicy, earth and liqueur-like aromas of black cherry and a hint of menthol. The rich, seductive and suave medium-bodied flavors finish with mild austerity on the surprisingly cool and well-balanced finish. Drink: 2021+. (May 2006)"
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$59.95
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AM 91–93
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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91-93 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A notably ripe yet elegant and admirably pure nose features both hints of stone and earth that can also be found on the detailed, precise and energetic middle weight flavors that possess relatively fine tannins and excellent length. There is good buffering sap and I very much like the balance of this classy effort. Comments: Sweet spot Outstanding. Drink: 2021+. (May 2011)"
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$49.95
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IWC 90
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "[$80 list] Good dark red. High-pitched aromas of raspberry, flowers and spicy oak. Precise and juicy, with a slightly gamey nuance as well as good floral lift to the flavors of tart red berries and spices. Not the last word in complexity but an elegantly styled wine with a firm dusting of tannins. (Mar/Apr 2012)"
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$84.95
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FWR 90–93
AM 89–92
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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90-93 points Fine Wine Review: "The Vosne-Suchots is the only wine here that Bouchard buys already made. The nose is dark with minerality. In the mouth, the fruit is dark and there is acidity that gives nervosity. Plenty of tannin here, too. This wine comes from the bottom portion of the vineyard. (Issue #130; 2011)"
89-92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "Proust said that this was not vinified by Bouchard. A ripe, spicy and intensely menthol-suffused nose gives way to rich, mouth coating and opulently sappy flavors are shaped by notably firm tannins that are robust and, somewhat unusually, actually rustic, all wrapped in a solidly lingering finish. This is quite good without ascending to distinguished status. Drink: 2021+. (May 2011)"
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$26.95
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France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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La Revue du Vin de France "Best Wines of France 2011": "Bernard Bouvier personifies the young generation of winemakers who have brought new blood to Burgundy. Having, like many others, yielded to the lure of modern winemaking, the domaine made some adjustments and the wines now tend to express more finesse. This year, we can speak of overall success in this area, which deserves its first star."
Not yet reviewed; Fine Wine Review on the 2008 vintage: "This is a producer who does not have high-profile vineyards, but delivers excellent quality for what he has and at moderate prices. Bouvier’s Bourgogne, En Montre Cul is from a well-known vineyard in Couchey, at the northern end of the Côte des Nuits. It is floral in the nose and shows light, floral red fruit flavors in the mouth. It is a prime example of how delightful a simple Bourgogne can be. I’d drink over the next 6-8 years."
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