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