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The tastings were done with a representative from Louis Jadot. Accordingly, all of the wines were owned by the Jadot portfolio.
First the white Burgundies.
Pouilly Fuisse Domaine Ferret 2007 (owned by Jadot but not the usual Jadot label)
Green apple on the nose with a hint of light citrus. These notes carried through to the palate, but the wine was also very viscous and had really nice acidity. Unfortunately, there wasn't much else to get excited about and a pass at $30
Marsannay Blanc 2006
This wine confused Manton and I, but not necessarily in a bad way. Such a contrast to the first wine, this wine was full of charcoal with some extra stone. Very odd for a white Burgundy like this and it's something that neither of us have really tasted in the past. It's not that we didn't like this wine, it's just a contrast to what we understand to be white burgundy.
Pernand Vergelesses Banc 2007
In contrast to the Marsannay, THIS is instantly recognizable as a Burgundy. It had those classic nutty nuances on the nose and throughout it was delicious. There was crisp green apple and a beautiful (but light) floral essence that helped round this out. Wonderfully balanced too. Awesome job and a bargain at $25. If you want a taste of Burgundy, this is a great start.
Chassagne Montrachet Abbaye de Morgeot 2006
This also delivered with its nuttiness, but it was a little more refined. On the nose the nuttiness was also contrasted with a little bit of oilyness, and I don't think Manton got this but I thought the wine had a really interesting soapy/detergent note. Not strong, but just the freshness perhaps combined with a slight floral touch. On the palate this was not as open as the Pernand Vergelesses but was still very nice. The aftertaste was full of butter, really interesting. However, this is pretty pricey at $76 and I personally liked the Pernand Vergelesses a little bit more.
Bienvenues Batard Montrachet 2007
Really beautiful nose of bright apple and honey. For such a young wine the nose was very forward too with even a touch of flint rock. On the palate, this was awesome: mouthwatering, viscous, powerful, fragrant, balanced. Nothing short of spectacular. The flavors go on and on and the aftertaste is full of a fascinating flint and just a hint of cotton candy (but not sweet). This wine needs time but it rocks now. Awesome job, but super expensive at $400.
The reds:
Chateau des Jacques Moulin a Vent 2007
This wine had a really great nose. The first thing Manton said was "beef fat!". I see where he is coming from, absolutely, but I need to smell more beef fat to help complete the connection. Also beautiful bouquet of black cherry and cola on the nose. We were excited for the palate ... but this wine ended at the nose. It was way too closed and neither of us got much of anything. Disappointing but perhaps there will be more present than what we had today. $30
Gevrey Chambertin Combe aux Moines 2006
The fruit on the nose here came across very bright ... so much so that it could have fooled me for a California pinot noir in a blind tasting. A touch of the beef fat was present here, but much lighter than the Moulin a Vent. Overall it smells like the young wine it is. On the plate this was NOT a California pinot! Very tannic, young. Really nice perfume could be picked up and the structure and integration were fantastic ... but this was way too young to be able to pick up on the subtleties that makes Burgundy so great. Give it time. Lots of time.
Griotte Chambertin 2006
This one had a huge nose: a burst of bright cherry with some underlaying bacon and spice. Highly perfumed and very pleasant. On the palate this wine was much more approachable than the Gevrey Chambertin 1er, yet it still had incredible structure. I can see a lot of people liking this wine as it has the fruit but also brings the Burgundy dirt. Long fruit on the finish too. Very young, but will be spectacular.
First the white Burgundies.
Pouilly Fuisse Domaine Ferret 2007 (owned by Jadot but not the usual Jadot label)
Green apple on the nose with a hint of light citrus. These notes carried through to the palate, but the wine was also very viscous and had really nice acidity. Unfortunately, there wasn't much else to get excited about and a pass at $30
Marsannay Blanc 2006
This wine confused Manton and I, but not necessarily in a bad way. Such a contrast to the first wine, this wine was full of charcoal with some extra stone. Very odd for a white Burgundy like this and it's something that neither of us have really tasted in the past. It's not that we didn't like this wine, it's just a contrast to what we understand to be white burgundy.
Pernand Vergelesses Banc 2007
In contrast to the Marsannay, THIS is instantly recognizable as a Burgundy. It had those classic nutty nuances on the nose and throughout it was delicious. There was crisp green apple and a beautiful (but light) floral essence that helped round this out. Wonderfully balanced too. Awesome job and a bargain at $25. If you want a taste of Burgundy, this is a great start.
Chassagne Montrachet Abbaye de Morgeot 2006
This also delivered with its nuttiness, but it was a little more refined. On the nose the nuttiness was also contrasted with a little bit of oilyness, and I don't think Manton got this but I thought the wine had a really interesting soapy/detergent note. Not strong, but just the freshness perhaps combined with a slight floral touch. On the palate this was not as open as the Pernand Vergelesses but was still very nice. The aftertaste was full of butter, really interesting. However, this is pretty pricey at $76 and I personally liked the Pernand Vergelesses a little bit more.
Bienvenues Batard Montrachet 2007
Really beautiful nose of bright apple and honey. For such a young wine the nose was very forward too with even a touch of flint rock. On the palate, this was awesome: mouthwatering, viscous, powerful, fragrant, balanced. Nothing short of spectacular. The flavors go on and on and the aftertaste is full of a fascinating flint and just a hint of cotton candy (but not sweet). This wine needs time but it rocks now. Awesome job, but super expensive at $400.
The reds:
Chateau des Jacques Moulin a Vent 2007
This wine had a really great nose. The first thing Manton said was "beef fat!". I see where he is coming from, absolutely, but I need to smell more beef fat to help complete the connection. Also beautiful bouquet of black cherry and cola on the nose. We were excited for the palate ... but this wine ended at the nose. It was way too closed and neither of us got much of anything. Disappointing but perhaps there will be more present than what we had today. $30
Gevrey Chambertin Combe aux Moines 2006
The fruit on the nose here came across very bright ... so much so that it could have fooled me for a California pinot noir in a blind tasting. A touch of the beef fat was present here, but much lighter than the Moulin a Vent. Overall it smells like the young wine it is. On the plate this was NOT a California pinot! Very tannic, young. Really nice perfume could be picked up and the structure and integration were fantastic ... but this was way too young to be able to pick up on the subtleties that makes Burgundy so great. Give it time. Lots of time.
Griotte Chambertin 2006
This one had a huge nose: a burst of bright cherry with some underlaying bacon and spice. Highly perfumed and very pleasant. On the palate this wine was much more approachable than the Gevrey Chambertin 1er, yet it still had incredible structure. I can see a lot of people liking this wine as it has the fruit but also brings the Burgundy dirt. Long fruit on the finish too. Very young, but will be spectacular.
