Red Burgundy
Red Burgundy
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£13,936.06 |
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Vinous (90)The 1995 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St.-Jacques 1er Cru is a vintage that I have not tasted for a decade. After 23 years there remains plenty of dark berry fruit on the nose mixed with sous-bois, melted tar and brown spices. Compared to the 1996, it does not quite deliver the same precision. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, quite introspective and missing the joie-de-vivre I seek from Rousseau's wines. It seems almost weighed down by reputation. I wonder if this peaked around the time I last drank it? Tasted at Bistro de l'Hôtel in Beaune. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£10,348.38 |
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Vinous (92)The 1998 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru performs commendably given that I am not particularly fond of this growing season. The vibrant nose features black currant pastilles and a subtle marine influence; traits of kelp and iodine emerge with time. Very charming, and the whole-bunch addition is extremely well subsumed. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and fleshy, offering a caressing mouthfeel that you might mistake for a 1999. Granted, this 1998 is not as complex or as thrilling as the follow-up, yet it is nicely proportioned, with a discreet bitter edge on the sapid, conservative finish. Bottles can be consumed now but should give another 15 years of drinking pleasure. Tasted at the Clos Saint-Denis vertical at Hide restaurant. 92 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,590.78 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2021 Savigny-lès-Beaune Village, which like the Chorey sees no new oak this year, has a higher toned and more candied bouquet with raspberry confit and black cherries. The palate is nicely structured, lots of "stuffing" here, gently grip with admirable backbone on the lightly spiced finish. Give it a couple of years in barrel. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£25,363.98 |
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Wine Advocate (87)In 1991, young Philippe Engel decided to utilize a higher percentage of new oak, extend his cold maceration prior to fermentation to 4-5 days, and put his wines in the bottle without filtration. The results are wines that rival his 1990s. The Echezeaux sweetness is a characteristic of the Clos de Vougeot and Grands Echezeaux. The 1991 Clos de Vougeot reveals a ripe cassis component, as well as a chunky, rich, fleshy texture. The tannins do not dominate either the Clos de Vougeot or Grands Echezeaux. Rather, the wines are characterized by their perfumed personalities, expansive, rich, supple flavors, and velvety textures. Both are exceptionally well made 1991s. The Grands Echezeaux displays more dimension to its bouquet and flavors. Both wines should drink well for a decade. A Peter Vezan Selection, various importers, including Arborway Imports, Lexington, MA, The Stacole Co., Boca Raton, FL, and The Wine Company, Minneapolis, MN |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
£11,592.00 |
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Vinous (90)The 1995 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St.-Jacques 1er Cru is a vintage that I have not tasted for a decade. After 23 years there remains plenty of dark berry fruit on the nose mixed with sous-bois, melted tar and brown spices. Compared to the 1996, it does not quite deliver the same precision. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, quite introspective and missing the joie-de-vivre I seek from Rousseau's wines. It seems almost weighed down by reputation. I wonder if this peaked around the time I last drank it? Tasted at Bistro de l'Hôtel in Beaune. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£8,598.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 1998 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru performs commendably given that I am not particularly fond of this growing season. The vibrant nose features black currant pastilles and a subtle marine influence; traits of kelp and iodine emerge with time. Very charming, and the whole-bunch addition is extremely well subsumed. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and fleshy, offering a caressing mouthfeel that you might mistake for a 1999. Granted, this 1998 is not as complex or as thrilling as the follow-up, yet it is nicely proportioned, with a discreet bitter edge on the sapid, conservative finish. Bottles can be consumed now but should give another 15 years of drinking pleasure. Tasted at the Clos Saint-Denis vertical at Hide restaurant. 92 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,300.00 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2021 Savigny-lès-Beaune Village, which like the Chorey sees no new oak this year, has a higher toned and more candied bouquet with raspberry confit and black cherries. The palate is nicely structured, lots of "stuffing" here, gently grip with admirable backbone on the lightly spiced finish. Give it a couple of years in barrel. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87 (WA) |
In Bond
£21,111.00 |
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Wine Advocate (87)In 1991, young Philippe Engel decided to utilize a higher percentage of new oak, extend his cold maceration prior to fermentation to 4-5 days, and put his wines in the bottle without filtration. The results are wines that rival his 1990s. The Echezeaux sweetness is a characteristic of the Clos de Vougeot and Grands Echezeaux. The 1991 Clos de Vougeot reveals a ripe cassis component, as well as a chunky, rich, fleshy texture. The tannins do not dominate either the Clos de Vougeot or Grands Echezeaux. Rather, the wines are characterized by their perfumed personalities, expansive, rich, supple flavors, and velvety textures. Both are exceptionally well made 1991s. The Grands Echezeaux displays more dimension to its bouquet and flavors. Both wines should drink well for a decade. A Peter Vezan Selection, various importers, including Arborway Imports, Lexington, MA, The Stacole Co., Boca Raton, FL, and The Wine Company, Minneapolis, MN |