The two wines I chose for this posting I think are both good introductions to each without having some of the more unusual or expensive styles. So say Bonjour or Bonjourno and find a tasting near you.
Patriarche Pere et Fils 2004 Burgogne Blanc – I had this wine again recently and thought, why didn’t I post about it before? I certainly meant to. This chardonnay immediately hits tart golden apples and a bit of dust or chalk in the nose. It is a medium bodied wine well proportioned and drinking well. Flavors of golden apple, vanilla, a bit of light brown toast or yeast and chalk in the finish I enjoyed in each taste. It reminds me of almost a champagne flavor without the fizz. The toast did fade a bit with the bottle open for a few hours and I admit I wish it wouldn’t have. It’s a nicely wet wine, not overly oaked, or really any butter that I noted. This to me is a good introduction to white Burgundy. Moderate acid and good flavor that keep it well balanced albeit moderate thin mouth feel. If you are looking to say Bonjour to your first white burgundy you might start here before you jump into that expensive bottle of Meursault. $ -16/bottle
1998 Marchesi Spinola Barolo – This Barolo was not like some others I had tried that hadn’t aged as long or were just over the top in leather and smoke. I was very impressed. The nose had tobacco but with dark currants and other black fruit. It had a nicely layered scent and depth and seem to absorb any possible light it was so dark. In the mouth there was a full long body that I expected but a smoothness and velvet I did not. Tobacco and earthen fruit are long lasting. While many Barolo I have had I swear must be with food, I could enjoy this on its own, and others at the tasting also agreed. It has depth and body but is not pushy. Still it would be wonderful with seared lamb or steak on the bone. The finish was pleasantly earthy but not overly tannic. It was the hit of the evening at the tasting above other Barolo or Barbaresco. A mature, inky dark wine, fit for drinking now and a good introduction to Barolo without the pain of cost or KO to the mouth with racing tannins. $$ - 28-30/bottle
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
Burgundy/Pinot Noir part deux
A bit of a delay in posting since the Chinon. Spring time so was off bustling about. I was happy to see at the last tasting I was at a repeat of a couple of wines I listed before. I was curious what I would think about them in comparison to before and to see how my expressions on them may have changed. I haven't had either since my original tastings.
If anything I liked them even more than when I originally tasted them!
Pierre Guillemot Savigny Serpentier 2005 1er Cru - This red burgundy is very good. As from before its garnet and silk sheet red. The nose is mostly cherries and kirsch with a bit of earthy burgundy scent but its subdued. This athletic Pinot Noir has solid medium body with silky mouthfeel. However it is bold big cherry when first on the palate. Nicely this tasting I also noted some floral tones as it warmed in the glass that made me think of roses or jasmine. It was a pleasant subdued flavor that I had not noted before. Still my notes were similar to before. Cherries, chalk, and rocks. :) Its a brawny wine that patience will likely reward but you certainly could still drink it now. It will also hold up with great northwest style cuisine such as lamb, quail, or chinook fillet. I have to quote my wine dealer as I think his description amusing and also appropriate - "In the words of wine critic David Schildknecht, this is not a wine for those who want a cuddly Pinot with love handles."
Myself - I think this is one heck of an expression of a premier cru burgundy at a very solid price from what they can cost. $$ 40/bottle
J. Christopher Sandra Adele Pinot Noir 2005 - Now this is an Oregonian expression of Burgundy. :) The perfect garnet red color and so clear that you can read through it. Cherries and forest floor and old leaves in the nose. Interestingly this time I did not find the old tractor smell but that could be a factor of time in the bottle or open to air as last I tasted from fresh pulled cork. This is my type of Pinot Noir as I like to just sit and sip and not even have with food. This is a wonderful wine for you who like to do such. Not that it won't work with food but I just am that type of Pinot drinker when I find one I really like. There are ripe moist cherries in the mouth with a wonderful earthy loamy forest finish. If you are a fan of Pinot Noir from the past this may be a great wine for you. Its not as some that have gone to big tannins and chewy fruit that explode in the mouth. This is more self contained and perfumed. Its also very approachable right now and you can drink as is. With patience it will be interesting to see what else this wine develops. As I said before, buy now before its gone. $$ - 33-36/bottle
If anything I liked them even more than when I originally tasted them!
Pierre Guillemot Savigny Serpentier 2005 1er Cru - This red burgundy is very good. As from before its garnet and silk sheet red. The nose is mostly cherries and kirsch with a bit of earthy burgundy scent but its subdued. This athletic Pinot Noir has solid medium body with silky mouthfeel. However it is bold big cherry when first on the palate. Nicely this tasting I also noted some floral tones as it warmed in the glass that made me think of roses or jasmine. It was a pleasant subdued flavor that I had not noted before. Still my notes were similar to before. Cherries, chalk, and rocks. :) Its a brawny wine that patience will likely reward but you certainly could still drink it now. It will also hold up with great northwest style cuisine such as lamb, quail, or chinook fillet. I have to quote my wine dealer as I think his description amusing and also appropriate - "In the words of wine critic David Schildknecht, this is not a wine for those who want a cuddly Pinot with love handles."
Myself - I think this is one heck of an expression of a premier cru burgundy at a very solid price from what they can cost. $$ 40/bottle
J. Christopher Sandra Adele Pinot Noir 2005 - Now this is an Oregonian expression of Burgundy. :) The perfect garnet red color and so clear that you can read through it. Cherries and forest floor and old leaves in the nose. Interestingly this time I did not find the old tractor smell but that could be a factor of time in the bottle or open to air as last I tasted from fresh pulled cork. This is my type of Pinot Noir as I like to just sit and sip and not even have with food. This is a wonderful wine for you who like to do such. Not that it won't work with food but I just am that type of Pinot drinker when I find one I really like. There are ripe moist cherries in the mouth with a wonderful earthy loamy forest finish. If you are a fan of Pinot Noir from the past this may be a great wine for you. Its not as some that have gone to big tannins and chewy fruit that explode in the mouth. This is more self contained and perfumed. Its also very approachable right now and you can drink as is. With patience it will be interesting to see what else this wine develops. As I said before, buy now before its gone. $$ - 33-36/bottle
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