Surprise surprise...a superb 1991 Gevrey

WINE TALK
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Well…bought a case with a couple of bottles that had leaked at some point in time (not much because the fill was good) so I figured, lets pop the worse looking one and see what happens…

1991 Serafin Gevrey Cazetieres -

Now, this is why it’s worth buying Burgundies such as this, at good prices, put them in the cellar and let them sleep for a while. The wine is absolutely glorious! Nice color with a hint of brick, nose of rose petals and that subtle, intriguing aroma of maturing Pinot. Sweet fruit, harmonious, the right amount of acidity to keep it in balance and a long savory finish. Textbook Burgundy and one that put a big smile on my face. I was going to sell some but now…that’s off the table!

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Yeah but you know nothing about wine because youve never had sex in a dusty Jumilla vineyard with a three legged donkey while making white rose in a concrete soda bottle. Amateur! Oh and you dont have a sexy Spanish accent! [emot-words.gif]
Great note Max. Some day Ill try a Burgundy :wink:

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Berto,

I haven’t laughed so hard in a while… [rofl.gif]

Glad you’re here!

Max

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Tonight I popped a '92 with my roasted chicken…man, these wines are shockingly are good. They’d convert anyone to Burgundy.

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Serafin has long been under the radar–great Gevrey VV and Charmes.
alan

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Nice to hear such a good report from Christian’s 91 Cazetiers. I recently had a 91 Le Fonteny that exhibited a beautiful array of fruit, blackberry, and cherry. The usual dominating oak had been nicely integrated. These higher level 91s continue to amaze me. No surprise … no surprise.

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In general, I haven’t had a '91 Gevery that I haven’t loved, great Chambolle and Morey vintage too.

Cheers,
-Robert

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Yes, I didn’t see the surprise as 91 is a superb vintage in the northern Nuits.

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For current drinking, the 91 is my favorite Rousseau Chambertin of the last 25 years.

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Very much agreed…they always show younger than they actually are also…

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I don’t know why anyone would be ‘surprised’ about a 91 drinking well - for at least 3 or 4 years I’ve found it to be consistently the most interesting of ‘young’ vintages for drinking now. As for Serafin being under the radar, is that why their prices are 50% higher than the average? ;o)

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Gents,
He was surprised because these were leakers.