2012 Domaine A.-F. Gros Richebourg, France, Burgundy, Wine Review

Great wine in a great place right now. Ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is classic. Complex and deep. Aromas of cherries, slight dried cherries, slight rhubarb, slight black cherries with a touch of dust, sandalwood and forest floor. Medium bodied. Light tannins. Great energy and balance. On the palate, this is delicious. Also a nice complexity with layers of cherries, black cherries, black raspberries and underlying forest floor and slight earthiness. Long finish. It would be nice to drink on its own as a contemplative wine but it will go well with most foods. Beef Bourguignon would be a classic match. Just about at peak, this should drink well for another ten to fifteen years.

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2012

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$850.00USD

Burgundy’s Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – The Pinnacle of Pinot Noir

France's Burgundy Wine Region: A Primer on the History, Wines, Vineyards & Terroir contains an excellent introduction into the ethereal wine of one of the most famous wine producing regions. No winery is more famous, or produces such legendary wines in Burgundy than Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Often abbreviated as DRC, the winery makes some of the most exclusive and expensive wines in the world. They are, for those lucky enough to have tried them, the pinnacle of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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2007 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg, France, Burgundy, Wine Review

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2007

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$2500.00USD

Opened about an hour before the tasting and allowed to breathe. Purple/ruby in color. The nose is beautiful with a nice earthiness (mostly clean), baking spices, cherries (red and black). On the palate there is a juicy acidity that gives way to a lush texture and big fruit. Dark and red cherries but also some clay and spice show thru as well. Tight layers that unwind in the glass. Long finish. Certainly needs time or air, but drinking great right now.

2015 Domaine Anne Gros Clos Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui, France, Burgundy, Wine Review

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2015

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Ruby in color. Gorgeous nose. Surprisingly accessible. Cherries, black cherries, floral notes and slight baking spices. Complex. On the palate, this is very pretty. Elegant. A soft texture but yet firm. Cherries and black cherries. Just a touch of earth and spice. Long finish. Great balance. While this is sure to improve for twenty years, it is superb right now. This is an expensive wine in anybody's book, but given the state of Burgundy, this is a great wine that will justify its price (relatively speaking). Lots of upside here.

2015 Domaine Anne Gros Echezeaux Les Loachausses, France, Burgundy, Wine Review

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2015

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Light ruby in color. The nose is great but a bit tighter than the Clos Vougeot. Cherries, and some rhubarb and cranberries. Also some cedar. On the palate, this is medium bodied with nice cherry and cranberry fruit. There are slight tannins. Lots of depth. This continued to improve in the glass but really needs more cellar time. It has good acidity. Long finish. A lovely wine proving why the better wines from Echezeaux justify its Grand Cru status.

Pinot Noir in La Cote de Beaune: Burgundy’s Bouchard

The name Burgundy conjures up images of lush pinot noirs and chardonnays with expensive price tags, served to you with a French accent. It’s most wine lovers dream to visit the region and immerse yourself in pate, pinot and pastries.

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2012 Domaine A.-F. Gros Richebourg, France, Burgundy, Wine Review

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