BURGUNDY VS BAROLO - (25/7/2023)
Thought that it would be difficult but ended up 12/12. Tell-tale signs were acidity and the VA for the Barolos, while the Burgundies had markedly softer tannins. Overall I preferred the Barolos to the Burgundies as most of the latter were too masculine. Quality of producers was also definitely higher for the former.
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2016 Roagna Montemarzino Derthona - Italy, Piedmont, Vino da Tavola
Nutty with a hint of reduction and honeysuckle notes. Agree with a previous note that said this was between a Riesling and Chardonnay. (90 pts.) -
1992 Maison Roche de Bellene Latricières-Chambertin Collection Bellenum - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru
Not often that I come across a birth year wine. Guessed 90s Gevrey if it was properly stored. Had tertiary soy and mushroom notes but kept very much alive by the high acidity. For a weak vintage, this was very good. (91 pts.) -
2012 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Monvigliero - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Guessed as 2013 Barolo. Some spice and high-toned red fruit notes. Firm backbone and tannins. With air, it put on a lovely elegance. My favourite of the flight. (93 pts.) -
2011 Bouchard Père et Fils Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Noirots - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
I didn’t get a green note that some pointed out, so I guessed 2013 Burgundy based on the high acidity. Prominent vanilla note on the nose. Vibrant cherry fruit but had distracting powdery tannins. A more structured Chambolle. (90 pts.) -
2012 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
At first, this was my favourite with attractive, elegant red fruit and just the right amount of VA. With time it became more creamy, powerful and alcoholic. Guessed a modern Barolo producer from a warm vintage like 2012. (91 pts.) -
2005 Lucie & Auguste Lignier Gevrey-Chambertin Les Seuvrées - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Brought as an extra. Dark, extracted fruit with some five spice and savoury notes. The imposing tannic structure wasn’t in my wheelhouse. (88 pts.) -
2013 Chanson Père & Fils Charmes-Chambertin - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
Guessed a 2015 Burgundy from a really bad maker. Over-ripe, candied fruit with a jarring acidity that should have led me to 2013. Really disliked the syrupy nature of the wine. Been some time since I’ve been so offended by a Burgundy. (80 pts.) -
2013 Luigi Oddero Barolo Rocche Rivera - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
My contribution. Quite closed at the moment, but this was a classy wine with everything in place. Well-balanced wine with structure and acidity, good purity of dark cherry fruit. Textbook classic Barolo. (92 pts.) -
1993 Armand Vincenot Vosne-Romanée - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée
Was thinking that this was a Burgundy from a high-acid year like 2008 but was surprised when it turned out to be much older. Slightly cloudy with some coffee notes. A bolder, old-school sort of Burgundy. (89 pts.) -
2013 G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Guessed as a young, slightly modern Barolo from 2016. Some VA on the nose gave a high-toned freshness to the wine. High acidity and structure, even though it was a lighter style of Barolo. Needs more time. (91 pts.) -
2012 Schiavenza Barolo Prapò - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Had a sharp acidity but the alcohol heat was evident from a warmer vintage. Guessed 2011 Barolo. Not the most balanced wine. (89 pts.) -
2014 Domaine François Gerbet Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Petits Monts - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
Quite heavy on the toasted oak. Darker end of the fruit spectrum for a Burgundy, so went for 2015 Gevrey. Lacked the finesse and freshness of recent vintages, slight over-use of stems? (89 pts.) -
2006 Domaine Chicotot Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Rue de Chaux - France, Burgundy, CĂ´te de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru
Another muscular wine with toasty oak. Tough and not the most refined tannins. Guessed another old-school maker from the 2000s. (87 pts.)
what was wrong with the Audoin?