Flickinger Wines would like to showcase our recently acquired new cellar of Grand Cru Red Burgundy. This list is an embarrassment of riches from these hallowed vineyards. From Corton to Chambertin and many more in between, you are sure to find an incredible bottle for your collection. While every wine here is a highlight spanning vintages from 1986 to 2014, do not miss the ’99 Dominique Laurent Bonnes Mares, the ’01 Groffier offerings or the stunning '05 Clos des Lambrays. Take the time to browse this jaw dropping collection and add some new jewels to your collection today - cheers!
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| Producer |
Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Qty |
Order |
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| Bouchard Pere et Fils |
1999 |
Chambertin Grand Cru  Lightly Torn Label |
$300 |
1 |
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| BH 89 (1/2003): Also quite toasty with strong pain grillé notes. This has better acid/fruit/tannin balance with flavors that display outstanding intensity and fine length. Stylistically particular with this much oak but there is plenty of wine here and this may successfully integrate it with time. Drink 2011-2018. |
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1999 |
Chambertin Grand Cru |
$300 |
1 |
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| BH 89 (1/2003): Also quite toasty with strong pain grillé notes. This has better acid/fruit/tannin balance with flavors that display outstanding intensity and fine length. Stylistically particular with this much oak but there is plenty of wine here and this may successfully integrate it with time. Drink 2011-2018. |
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1999 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru |
$275 |
2 |
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| VM 89-92 (3/2001): Red-ruby. Aromas of currant, minerals, tobacco, earth and dark chocolate, along with mellow smoky oak. Sappy, penetrating red berry flavors of moderate ripeness. Less dense than the Reignots but intensely flavored and nicely concentrated. Sweetness is leavened by sound acidity. Finishes with firm tannins and good grip. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Camille Giroud |
2008 |
Chambertin Grand Cru |
$219 |
1 |
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| BH 91-93 (4/2010): A brooding, even recalcitrant nose of both red and blue berry fruit aromas that are liberally laced with earth, underbrush and game hints flow seamlessly into very cool and reserved, moderately dense and powerful mineral-driven flavors that are impressively complex and strikingly persistent. This is not a big Chambertin but it's impeccably well balanced and should age accordingly, meaning 12 to 15 years minimum. Drink 2020+. |
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2008 |
Chapelle Chambertin Grand Cru |
$189 |
4 |
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| BH 89-92 (4/2010): (from En Gémeaux, which tends to give a more structured wine than Chapelle proper.) Heavy reduction blocks an evaluation of the nose though the nicely rich, full and solidly concentrated flavors possess good depth and a pretty touch of minerality on the austere but admirably persistent finish. This is very good if not truly special and should reward 10 to 12 years of upside development. Drink 2018+. |
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2006 |
Latricieres Chambertin Grand Cru |
$129 |
1 |
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WS 92 (5/2009): Broad and structured, with sweet cherry and oak spice notes reinforced by burly tannins. This is rigid now, with fruit and mineral wrestling with the tannins on the finish. Be patient. Best from 2012 through 2021. 45 cases imported.
BH 91-93 (4/2008): This too is mildly reduced but not so much that glimpses of airy and elegant earthy red berry fruit aromas can't be discerned and this elegance continues onto the mineral and underbrush suffused flavors that are rich, full, detailed and vibrant, all wrapped in a slightly austere and very dry finish that is neither aggressive or astringent. This is built on a base of minerality and there's ample finishing tension. A really lovely effort that is quite understated. Drink 2016+.
WA 89-90+ (12/2009): From a combination of contract grapes and purchased wine, the Camille Giroud 2006 Latricieres-Chambertin displays slightly stewed black fruit richness; chalk, stone, and graphite mineral suggestions; and smoky, peaty, pungently herbal and tobacco accents. While these aromatics are impressive, and the wine finishes with palate-staining persistence and a sense of depth, it is relatively somber as well as chewy, raising an inkling of doubt about the quality of its tannin when compared with the corresponding Charmes. I would want to taste it again before rendering a prognosis as to mid-term bottle maturation. Croix believes that the two portions of the wine had not yet married when I tasted the blend from tank.
VM 88-90 (4/2008): Good dark red. Less perfumed and more reticent than the Charmes, offering slightly exotic aromas and flavors of smoke, minerals and orange peel. I find more oak and less definition here; more solidity but less verve. Also a bit soft on the finish, with dusty tannins and good length. |
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| Dom. Armand Rousseau |
2011 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$350 |
1 |
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VM 91 (3/2014): Red stone fruits, plums, menthol, rose petals and spices take shape nicely in the 2011 Charmes-Chambertin. In 2011, the Charmes-Chambertin is a bit savory and herbal, but it otherswise shows lovely balance and terrific overall depth in a pliant, mid-weight style that is best enjoyed over the next 10-15 years.
BH 89-92 (1/2013): (from a 1.4 ha parcel of roughly 20 year old vines that is situated one-third in Charmes proper and the remainder in Mazoyères) In contrast to the reduction present in the prior wines this is really quite aromatically lovely with its expressive nose of very fresh red berry fruit, earth and humus scents. There are the same kinds of very fine-grained tannins underpinning the opulent yet reasonably precise medium weight flavors that culminate in a balanced and persistent if slightly less complex finish. Drink 2019+.
VM 89-92 (1/2013): (two-thirds from Mazoyeres): Good full medium red. Expressive nose melds redcurrant, mocha, rust, minerals and flowers, plus a suggestion of game birds. Sweet, smoky and nicely concentrated, with a musky quality to the complex flavors of redcurrant, smoky minerality, mocha and game. Finishes with supple tannins and excellent length. Very Gevrey.
WA 90 (11/2014): Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. Rousseau’s Charmes-Chambertin 2011 has an earthy bouquet, just a little stemmy but nicely defined with brambly red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins and plenty of tertiary fruit, foursquare and a little austere on the saline, angular finish that does improve in the glass. This just needs to find its groove, but there is potential, especially because it performed so exquisitely a few months back. |
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| Dom. des Lambrays |
1998 |
Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru |
$275 |
2 |
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VM 92 (4/2001): Good bright red-ruby color. Knockout nose combines cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, underbrush, licorice, flowers and earth. Penetrating and quite fine; offers a three-dimensional texture but is not really showing its underlying fat today. Intriguing note of cinnamon in the mouth. Finishes very long and complex, with dusty tannins and compelling sweetness. This should be superb with eight to ten years of bottle aging.
BH 91 (4/2007): Exquisite fruit that, in contrast to certain recent vintages here, positively shouts grand cru caliber fruit. The flavor profile is one of a certain classy, middleweight fighter's grace and athleticism rather than a heavyweight's power. There are plenty of ripe, mouth coating tannins lurking beneath the pinot baby fat. Much like the 99 in that it's not especially big and certainly not highly extracted but it is very persistent on the finish with elegance and class to burn. An unqualified success. Try from 2010+.
WA 82 (10/2000): Crisp and fresh, with citrus, lemon and cassis bush character, and a hint of herbs. But the aromas are full of pretty red berries, and the wine is pure and clean. Medium-bodied. Give it some time. Best from 2001 through 2005. 2,165 cases made. |
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1999 |
Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru |
$325 |
2 |
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| BH 93 (3/2004): Still incredibly fresh and backward but otherwise the note from 750 ml is accurate: Reserved black cherry notes and pinot fruit followed by medium weight flavors of bacon, smoke and sappy pinot extract all highlighted by an intense minerality and fine length. This has added a good deal of weight and seems more powerful than before yet it remains very stylish and classy with excellent potential. |
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1999 |
Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru (1.5 L) |
$700 |
1 |
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| BH 93 (3/2004): Still incredibly fresh and backward but otherwise the note from 750 ml is accurate: Reserved black cherry notes and pinot fruit followed by medium weight flavors of bacon, smoke and sappy pinot extract all highlighted by an intense minerality and fine length. This has added a good deal of weight and seems more powerful than before yet it remains very stylish and classy with excellent potential. |
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2002 |
Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru |
$350 |
2 |
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WS 93 (3/2005): Powerful, opulent and densely packed with black cherry, leather, licorice and spice, this is classy and transmits its terroir. Its rich profile is supported by firm, ripe tannins and vibrant acidity. Be patient. Best from 2010 through 2020. 1,700 cases made.
VM 92 (4/2005): Good medium red. Superripe, slightly liqueur-like aromas of crushed cherry, smoke, pepper and underbrush. Peppery, penetrating and youthfully tight, with a surprisingly restrained sweetness for 2002. Sharply defined, juicy flavors of raspberry, herbs and spices; conveys a distinct impression of soil character. The finish dusts the palate with white and green pepper and spices. Utterly singular wine. Brouin expressed the opinion that 2001 and 1998 here showcase terroir character, while 2002 and 1999 offer both terroir and fruit. The vines here average 45 years of age despite some recent replanting. _x000D__x000D_
WA 90-92 (6/2004): The medium to full-bodied 2002 Clos des Lambrays sports a nose of freshly laid asphalt, spices, and blackberries. Rich, waxy, and firm, its character offers flavors reminiscent of blackberries, cassis, mocha, chocolate, tar, and licorice. Its firm yet ripe personality will repay patience. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2014. |
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| Dom. Eugenie |
2011 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$199 |
2 |
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| Dom. Francois Lamarche |
2014 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru (3.0 L) |
$800 |
1 |
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| Dom. Gros Frere et Soeur |
2004 |
Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru Very Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$299 |
1 |
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| VM 90 (3/2007): Good full, bright red. Primary aromas of black cherry, minerals and underbrush. Broad and lush for the year but without any impression of weight; the sweetest to this point of these 2004s. This fills the mouth with perfume. Finishes silky and persistent, with fine-grained tannins, a peppery nuance and a lovely return of fruit. Still a bit youthfully closed; this should benefit from a few years of cellaring. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Dom. Jean Grivot |
1995 |
Richebourg Grand Cru |
$750 |
1 |
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| VM 94+ (3/1998): Saturated red-ruby color. Very deep, slightly reduced aromas of blackberry, roasted coffee, tar and smoke; became fresher with aeration. Huge and quite backward; muscular and powerful. A wine of great vigor that conveys an impression of strong acidity. But sappy, juicy and palate-staining. Distinct note of licorice in the mouth. Finishes with substantial, firm tannins that will require several years of bottle aging. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Dom. Joseph Roty |
1988 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$599 |
1 |
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| VM 93 (2/2019): Medium-dark red color is impressive for a 30-year-old wine. Some oaky high tones and a hint of eucalyptus lift the aromas of red fruits, cocoa powder and spices; this was the first wine to convey a hint of maderization and yet it's more vibrant on the nose than the '89. A tactile, intense midweight with terrific sappy energy to its cherry, spice and saline mineral flavors. Again, there's a bit of a disconnect between the wine's slightly disjointed acidity and its hints of fully evolved fruit, but it's still a very sexy wine with a long, gripping finish. It's hard to know whether it will gain or fade with more time in bottle, but this wine strikes me as being in an in-between stage today. Stephen Tanzer. |
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1988 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru Signs of Old Seepage |
$599 |
1 |
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| VM 93 (2/2019): Medium-dark red color is impressive for a 30-year-old wine. Some oaky high tones and a hint of eucalyptus lift the aromas of red fruits, cocoa powder and spices; this was the first wine to convey a hint of maderization and yet it's more vibrant on the nose than the '89. A tactile, intense midweight with terrific sappy energy to its cherry, spice and saline mineral flavors. Again, there's a bit of a disconnect between the wine's slightly disjointed acidity and its hints of fully evolved fruit, but it's still a very sexy wine with a long, gripping finish. It's hard to know whether it will gain or fade with more time in bottle, but this wine strikes me as being in an in-between stage today. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Dom. Leroy |
2002 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$2,750 |
1 |
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BH 95 (4/2017): While there are hints of secondary development in evidence the expressive nose remains quite youthful with its notes of soft wood, high-toned cherry and raspberry, violet and earth. There is excellent richness and power to the full-bodied and powerful flavors that possess a really lovely mouth feel before culminating in a hugely long finish. If there is a nit this isn't perhaps quite as complex as one might expect given its 15 years of age though with that said, it's also clear that this beauty is still on the way up and thus I expect the overall level of depth to improve. Drink 2022+.
WA 96 (6/2004): Madame Leroy fashions her Clos Vougeot from three parcels located at the top, in the middle, and at the bottom of this renowned grand cru. Super-ripe, waxy blackberries are intermingled with spices in its expressive nose. This extremely expansive, generous wine is fresh, pure, and boasts superb tannin. It has exceptional depth, concentration, and complexity. Copious quantities of red and black fruits are intermingled with Asian spices in its nuanced flavor profile. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018.
VM 94+ (4/2004): Dark red. Reticent nose hints at cherry and licorice. Intensely flavored and dense but austere and backward, dominated by its powerful structure. Hard to taste today, but extremely long on the back end, with noble, thoroughly ripe tannins. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Dom. Meo-Camuzet |
2002 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$575 |
2 |
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| BH 93 (1/2005): from a 3 ha parcel superbly placed high on the slope, across from the Château. A background touch of wood frames an earthy, slightly gamy nose that leads to ripe, rich, full-bodied and moderately dense flavors that display the classic young Clos de Vougeot quality of an austere backward finish. I like the tannins here as they're finer than usual and this finishes with real freshness and verve. The best Méo Clos de Vougeot since the spectacular '85. Drink 2014+ |
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| Dom. Michel Gros |
1998 |
Clos de Vougeot Le Grand Maupertuis Grand Cru |
$150 |
1 |
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| Dom. Mongeard Mugneret |
1988 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$175 |
1 |
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| Dom. Newman |
1996 |
Latricieres Chambertin Grand Cru Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$139 |
1 |
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| BH 87 (5/2013): Bright raspberry/pinot fruit nose with light to barely medium weight flavors and more than a trace of finishing astringency. While this is undoubtedly pretty and nicely complex, it lacks the concentration one expects from even a mediocre grand cru and certainly lacks the richness of one. This of course may improve further with age but it's difficult to be unduly optimistic, given the absence of mid-palate density. Consistent notes. Drink now+. |
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| Dom. Ponsot |
2008 |
Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru |
$395 |
3 |
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VM 96 (5/2011): The 2008 Clos de la Roche Cuvee Vieilles Vignes is a silky, elegant wine. Freshly cut roses, dark red fruit and minerals sit on a core of utterly refined tannins. This shows stunning balance in a weightless style that gains energy on the clean, focused finish. This is a fabulous effort from Ponsot. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033. Antonio Galloni.
BH 91 (4/2016): There is a subtle but certainly not invisible touch of brett to the otherwise cool, ripe and complex aromas of plum, red and dark berries, earth and plenty of spice nuances. There is both good volume and energy to the well-detailed broad-shouldered flavors that culminate in an edgy and mildly drying finale. It's hard to know how much of the problem with the finish is attributable to the brett as often there is gas when there is brett which causes the supporting tannins to seem more prominent. My score is a compromise as this is not a bad wine but it's obviously not technically perfect. Moreover it's entirely possible that other bottles would show quite differently if there was no brett. I will have to try another bottle to see if the problem is limited to just this bottle or whether it's systemic. Try from 2023+. |
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2008 |
Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru |
$269 |
4 |
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VM 91+ (5/2011): The 2008 Griotte-Chambertin is a huge, super ripe wine loaded with dark fruit, earthiness and tobacco. This shows notable intensity but not quite the pedigree or refinement that is the hallmark of Ponsot. Antonio Galloni.
BH 91-94 (1/2010): Reduction blocks the nose but the graceful, detailed and beautifully textured flavors are strikingly rich, generous and full and despite the impressive power, the overall character of this wine is really quite fine, all wrapped in a balanced, mouth coating and classy finish. A classic Griotte. Drink 2020+. _x000D__x000D__x000D_ |
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| Dom. Robert Groffier |
2001 |
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru |
$325 |
1 |
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VM 92 (4/2017): Medium red. Aromas of plum and truffle are joined by musky wild notes and a balsamic quality on the rather soft nose. Supple and savory right now, with brown spice and earth notes dominating the middle palate. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and noteworthy length and grip. Not a particularly fruity style but has energy. Nicolas Groffier ventured the opinion that this vintage "has stabilized since 2005" and wondered out loud whether the wine's touch of sweetness, which he said was not apparent earlier, comes from its alcohol. Stephen Tanzer.
BH 89 (1/2004): The expressive nose this displayed from cask has been replaced by a reserved, brooding, backward one though it displays understated and fresh red and black fruit aromas framed by obvious toast notes and followed by harmonious, sappy, full-bodied, powerful flavors that are not especially precise but extremely long. The overall impression is a bit too supple to be a classic Bonnes Mares but it's very pretty all the same. Drink 2007-2013. |
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2001 |
Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru |
$475 |
2 |
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VM 93+ (3/2004): Good medium red. Highly complex, delicate, fresh aromas of red cherry, rose petal, bitter chocolate and menthol. Wonderfully silky on entry, then tight in the middle owing to its firm acids and pronounced minerality. A 2001 of superb class and precision, with a very long, slow-building finish and refined tannins. Stephen Tanzer.
BH 90 (1/2004): A beautifully complex nose of game, dark fruit and earth leads to medium weight, forward and pretty flavors that lack the sheer size one expects from a classic Clos de Bèze but the complexity is most impressive. In short, this is intense, persistence and quite elegant but it's no powerhouse. Drink 2008-2014. |
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| Dom. Romanee-Conti |
2011 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru |
$1,699 |
1 |
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| BH 93 (1/2014): (approximately 45+ year old vines from 2 different climats, 90% of which is in Les Poulaillères and the remainder is in Clos St. Denis). A discreet touch of wood sets off the gorgeously floral, ripe and wonderfully spicy nose of red currant, menthol, black cherry and cassis aromas. There is impressive volume and richness to the naturally sweet, silky and mouth coating medium weight flavors that are shaped by fine-grained tannins on the firm, complex, balanced and strikingly persistent finale that really fans out as it lingers on the palate. This wine continues to make really impressive progress. Drink 2023+. |
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1997 |
Romanee St. Vivant Grand Cru Lightly Bin-Soiled Label; Signs of Old Seepage |
$2,000 |
1 |
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| VM 89+ (3/2000): Full red-ruby. Roasted aromas of game, tar, iris and tobacco. Supple and thick on the palate, with an intriguing smoky/vegetal/autumnal aspect that reminded me of Clos des Lambrays. Comes across as considerably richer than the DRC '97 Grands-Echezeaux, but this also finishes with a slight dry edge. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Dominique Gallois |
1997 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$115 |
3 |
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| Dominique Laurent |
1999 |
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru |
$325 |
1 |
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| VM 93-97 (4/2001): Saturated ruby, the darkest of Laurent '99s along with the Chambertin. Superripe, perfumed aromas of roasted blackberry, violet, mocha and smoked meat; shows no trace of this grand cru's normal herbacity. Huge but stylish wine, with great power but not a trace of heaviness. Explosive fruit takes over the entire mouth and stays awhile. Not at all oaky today, despite the 200% new oak treatment. A wine with extraordinary potential._x000D_ |
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1999 |
Richebourg Grand Cru |
$750 |
2 |
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BH 91-93 (1/2001): Roasted black fruit, superb density that simply oozes pinot extract, extraordinary complexity and length that I could taste an hour later. This too has that extra dimension of old vine intensity and this was for me, the finest wine in this extraordinary range.
VM 91-94 (4/2001): Ruby-red. Oaky aromas of bitter berries, violet, dark chocolate and mocha, plus a slight roasted aspect. Thick on entry, then extremely intense in the middle palate, with somewhat bound-up blue fruit and mint flavors. Finishes with some slightly tough oak tannins. This wine is a strong argument for Laurent own barrels, as here the wood element is a bit rougher and more obvious. |
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| Frederic Esmonin |
2005 |
Chambertin Grand Cru |
$225 |
4 |
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1989 |
Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru Corroded Capsule; Bin-Soiled Label |
$119 |
2 |
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| WS 91 (3/1992): Aromatic and remarkably deep, offering plenty of ripe blackberry, currant and plum flavors shaded by herbs and smoke. Decidedly tannic, but concentrated enough to warrant cellaring until 1997 to 2000. Has a real sense of elegance despite the tannins. |
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1989 |
Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$119 |
1 |
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| WS 91 (3/1992): Aromatic and remarkably deep, offering plenty of ripe blackberry, currant and plum flavors shaded by herbs and smoke. Decidedly tannic, but concentrated enough to warrant cellaring until 1997 to 2000. Has a real sense of elegance despite the tannins. |
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1996 |
Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$125 |
1 |
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| BH 88 (8/2013): (opened from personal storage). This initially opened with a touch of reduction though it quickly (<5 minutes) blew off to reveal an attractive and fully mature mix of secondary dark berry fruit, dried truffle, earth and game aromas. There was equally good complexity to the delicious light to middle weight flavors that culminated in a linear and slightly edgy finish that avoided astringency though at the same time, there wasn't much richness either. In sum, this is pretty rather than deep and could be drunk now or held with no fear of it declining anytime soon; that said, I would not expect any further upside development either. Drink now+. |
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| Frederic Magnien |
1998 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$120 |
1 |
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| Jacky Truchot |
2001 |
Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru |
$2,800 |
1 |
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| BH 86-88 (1/2003): There is more weight and size than with the Combottes but it's fair to say that this isn't what it should be either. Very disappointing relative to the usual quality standard of this wine. Drink 2007-2010. |
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2002 |
Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru |
$3,800 |
2 |
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| VM 97 (3/2019): The 2002 Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes is one of the handful of wines from the now retired Jacky Truchot that I have tasted. It is absolutely exquisite, from the heaven-scent rose-tinged bouquet with fleeting glimpses of mulberry to the beautifully balanced, almost weightless palate that fans out with ease on the finish. It is one of those bottles that makes you understand why Truchot's wines are now so coveted. Tasted at a private dinner in Burgundy. Neal Martin. |
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| Louis Latour |
1999 |
Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru |
$125 |
3 |
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| BH 88 (2/2004): Somber ruby. Quite aromatically complex with ripe, earthy and expressive aromas that lead to richer, nicely dense, sweet and sappy flavors that offer acceptable definition and a supple, easy, satisfying finish. This possesses a supple mid-palate with a firm finish and overall, it's a perfectly good but not distinguished effort. Drink: Try from 2008 or so. |
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| Lucien Le Moine |
2011 |
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru |
$195 |
5 |
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| VM 93+ (3/2014): Good medium red. Initially reduced and stunted on the nose, showing little but oak, but opened with air to reveal scents of strawberry, smoked meat, red licorice, brown spices and tar. Juicy and sharply delineated, with the penetrating, high-pitched red berry and spice flavors really vibrating in the mouth. With some time in the glass, this showed much more fruit than it did from barrel a year ago, along with perfumed notes of rose petal and peppery herbs. Very tangy, complex wine, sweeter and fruitier than the Echezeaux today. Stephen Tanzer. |
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2011 |
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru |
$200 |
4 |
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| VM 93+ (3/2014): Good medium red. Initially reduced and stunted on the nose, showing little but oak, but opened with air to reveal scents of strawberry, smoked meat, red licorice, brown spices and tar. Juicy and sharply delineated, with the penetrating, high-pitched red berry and spice flavors really vibrating in the mouth. With some time in the glass, this showed much more fruit than it did from barrel a year ago, along with perfumed notes of rose petal and peppery herbs. Very tangy, complex wine, sweeter and fruitier than the Echezeaux today. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Maison Leroy |
1996 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru Heavily Torn Label |
$750 |
1 |
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1986 |
Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru Bin-Soiled Label |
$1,100 |
2 |
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| BH 89 (4/2007): A wonderfully intense nose of truffle, earth, secondary fruit aromas and a subtle trace of sous-bois merge into complex and still powerfully structured flavors where the acidity has begun to poke through on the somewhat drying finish. This is a particular effort in that the complexity and sheer depth of material, especially for the vintage, are impressive yet the delivery leaves something to be desired though I have encountered some bottle variation in this respect, which is to say that some bottles are very dry and others, like this one, display only traces of it. Either way, I would be inclined to drink up because even though the tannic spine will allow this to live for years to come, the dryness will only get worse with time. Drink now. |
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| Maison Mommessin |
1999 |
Clos de Tart Grand Cru Slightly Depressed Cork |
$650 |
1 |
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VM 94+ (4/2002): Ruby-red. Vibrant, precise aromas of black fruits, violet, minerals and gun metal. A wine of great breadth and verve; still quite closed but already displays great energy in the middle palate. Flavors of raspberry and gunflint offer lovely restrained sweetness. Solidly structured but not hard; still, this wine firm acids and solid tannins call for a good 8 to 10 years of bottle aging.
WA 93-95 (8/2001): The 1999 Clos de Tart is certainly Outstanding and potentially exceptional. It displays a gorgeous nose of rich plums, sweet black cherries, candied blueberries, and loads of spices. Medium to full-bodied and opulent, this is a lush, deep, and fresh wine. Its velvety-textured flavor profile is crammed with blueberries, red cherries, and blackberries that seem to burst in the mouth, revealing their sweet, refreshing juices, in a way not dissimilar to the finest 1996s. It also displays complex nuances of spices, oak, and hints of orange zest. This marvelous wine should be at its peak of maturity between 2005 and 2012. Bravo!
BH 92 (6/2002): Obvious oak notes frame knockout aromas of wonderfully intense black cherry fruit loaded with cassis and a touch of new oak introduce medium-bodied, sweet, harmonious and long flavors all underpinned by racy minerality. The tannins are firm and the density of extract impressive and the length incredible. This should be very long-lived indeed. Drink from 2010.
WS 91 (2/2004): Odd wine, with game, tar, vanilla, butterscotch, and whiskey barrel stuff: a bit strange. But it's fairly rich and ripe, with a silky texture, and good length. The concentration comes through on the finish; one for the cellar. Best from 2005 through 2012. 1,400 cases made. |
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| Marche Aux Vins |
1998 |
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$85 |
1 |
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1998 |
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru |
$95 |
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| Olivier Bernstein |
2009 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru (1.5 L) |
$799 |
3 |
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| BH 90-93 (1/2011): ( from both Charmes and Mazoyères.) A very ripe nose speaks of mocha, coffee and blueberry liqueur that is followed by rich, intense and dense flavors that possess excellent power and weight as well as a textured mouth feel, particularly on the remarkably persistent finish. This is well made and balanced though I confess that it's riper than I personally prefer. Drink 2021+. |
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2009 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru (1.5 L) |
$599 |
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| VM 92-94 (1/2011): Ruby-red. Subtle, pure aromas of black cherry, licorice and minerals. Dense and sweet but juicy, even a bit clenched, with a rather masculine, medicinal character currently dominating the middle palate. (There's something vaguely Saint-Emilion-like about this powerful pinot.) This will require extended aging for its substantial tannins to resolve. Finishes very long, with a late note of bitter chocolate. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| R. Dubois |
1999 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$100 |
3 |
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| Bouchard Pere et Fils |
1996 |
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru |
$225 |
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| Camille Giroud |
2006 |
Chambertin Grand Cru |
$189 |
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| Dom. Benjamin Leroux |
2013 |
Clos St. Denis Grand Cru |
$185 |
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| Dom. Comte de Vogue |
2001 |
Musigny Grand Cru Cuvee Vieilles Vignes |
$750 |
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| Dom. de la Pousse d'Or |
2009 |
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru |
$250 |
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2002 |
Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru |
$135 |
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2005 |
Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru |
$149 |
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2013 |
Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru |
$99 |
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| Dom. des Lambrays |
2005 |
Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru |
$375 |
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| Dom. Dublere |
2006 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$115 |
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2009 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$135 |
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| Dom. Francois Lamarche |
1999 |
La Grande Rue Grand Cru |
$500 |
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| Dom. Joseph Faiveley |
1990 |
Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru |
$325 |
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1990 |
Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru Nicked Label |
$325 |
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1995 |
Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley Grand Cru |
$159 |
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2003 |
Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru |
$195 |
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| Dom. Leroy |
1995 |
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Lightly Scuffed Label |
$2,300 |
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| Dom. Vincent Girardin |
1999 |
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru |
$250 |
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| Dominique Laurent |
1999 |
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru |
$325 |
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1999 |
Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru |
$325 |
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1999 |
Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru |
$200 |
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| Frederic Esmonin |
1989 |
Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$119 |
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| Hospices de Beaune |
1999 |
Le Corton Grand Cru Cuvee Charlotte Dumay |
$85 |
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| Louis Jadot |
2005 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$175 |
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| Maison Mommessin |
1990 |
Clos de Tart Grand Cru |
$795 |
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1998 |
Clos de Tart Grand Cru |
$450 |
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1999 |
Clos de Tart Grand Cru |
$650 |
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| Vincent Girardin |
2009 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$119 |
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1999 |
Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru |
$199 |
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1999 |
Corton Renardes Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru |
$90 |
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