I’m pretty sceptical of people who profess great knowledge after only a limited (public) exposure to certain wine-types, and Antonio has only recently been a visitor to the Côtes, at-least published/professionally.
BUT - I think this is a great analysis. My only counterpoint / devil’s advocate would be to the quote ''it is nothing like 2004" in respect of bug-taint - okay Antonio, when exactly are we talking about in the development of 2004? There was nothing to be seen ‘GM’-wise in 04 barrels, it came later, indeed it was well into 2008 before it began to be an ever-present, and we are some way from that point with this vintage, so-far…
But, encore, chapeau - excellent analysis…
Was he even tasting Burgundy from barrel in 2004?
Really enjoyed the piece. Just the factual stuff, which regions lost the most juice in 2012, variability in 2011, etc.
And I agree about the ‘green’ thoughts. Green is a dimmer switch, not a light switch. Present to some degree in every bottle of wine. Part of the flavor. When small, a welcome addition, when large, a bothersome overpowering flavor. Different people have different levels of sensitivity, same as with pepper or salt or garlic. I seem to be less bothered, I remember this conversation back in the day about Togni being ‘green’, and I always loved the '94 and '97 Togni cabs…
Not really sure how much weight his words carry on this subject, but I am always interested to hear what he has to say.
Impressive - seems like he values his viewers time - his pacing is very crisp. He does come across as really knowing his burgundy; dealt nicely with the green issue in 2011 - “nuance” clearly one of his motifs.
A really excellent take. Well proportioned. Also very fair.
He really covers the problems in 11/12 well. (Both had some problems too. It wasn’t just 11)
He does know Burgundy.
He has a great palate.
For 2011, I will wait for Bill’s further reports. We all agree the issue is complex, but I buy Bill’s point that it is too early to be reassuring about 2011. AG recommends selection, it may simply be too early to select.
On 2012, he says pretty much what everybody else (having tasted) has been saying including on this site, I did not hear anything new. So, it is reassuring he agrees with the consensus and it is well put and presented.
Good synthesis, good professional job, not much new in it.
Logic tells me that there should not be any vintage alike in Burgundy; maybe something similar.
2004 is not like a girl whom one should bring home to intruduce her to your parents; but the burgundians had to live what God had given to them. Have faith in your favourite producers and buy more in vintage 2010 and less in vintage 2011.
The jury for red 2004 is still out. Wait until 2016, only maybe then we will have a better idea.
Just my 2 cents…
Liked the video a lot, including his dispassionate view of the '11’s. Glad to have attention brought to it, as I had blanked on Galloni since his departure from TWA. He had been the only reason I stayed with it as long as I had. Also found enjoyable and perhaps more incrementally informative his recent interview regarding the '13 Burgundy vintage with Messr, Moriniere of Domaine Bonneau du Martray.