TN: 2005 Nicolas Potel Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Hauts Jarrons

Dennis_Atick · December 14, 2009, 4:48pm

2005 Nicolas Potel Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Hauts Jarrons - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru (12/13/2009)
Very primary on opening. Lots of darkish fruit, almost syrah like. However, that is really short-lived; as the wine gets some air, it stiffens a bit. Nose becomes pleasantly smoky, with dark cherry notes. Palate slowly reveals tea notes and crunchy red fruit, but it clamps down pretty hard on the back side. Wrapped up still. Nice, but I will revisit again in a couple of years.

Tom_Gutting · December 14, 2009, 6:24pm

Nice note, Dennis. Love the Potels, especially from 2005. Solid wines that deliver good value.

Berry_Crawford · December 14, 2009, 6:26pm

What was Potel’s last vintage before he got kicked out?

Dennis_Atick · December 14, 2009, 6:45pm

Thanks, Tom. I like what I’ve had so far, even the village stuff.
This Jarrons, while young, provided some goodies for me who in the midst of my transition out of a strict new-world diet. It’s a fun ride

Tom_Gutting · December 14, 2009, 8:54pm

Berry – I think it’s 2007 or 2008 that the Potel changes over? I need to double check …

A_S_K_R_O_B_A_C_K · December 15, 2009, 2:38am

The 05s are shut down. Revisit in ten years.

Jason_Hagen · December 15, 2009, 3:32pm

Thanks for the note. Looks like you enjoyed this a little more than me. I hope time is positive to this but even at that price I thought there were better 05s.

Jason