RED BOURGOGNE 2020
September 28 2023
The succession of outstanding vintages continues in Burgundy (2018-19 and 20)! The 2020 vintage is surprisingly concentrated. The producers that picked perfectly ripe grapes, are offering wines with great depth, richness and amazing potential. I’ve tasted a fair amount of 2020 reds from most sub-regions, and the quality level is very impressive. In many cases, almost atypical, some wines show incredible concentration and body. The fans of delicate red burgundies might be disappointed. Some of the 2020 tasted blind were mistaken for New World Pinots from California or Oregon! A selection of upscale producers should help us verify the aging potential of this great Burgundy vintage. Come experience youthful, rich red Burgundies.
Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Corbeaux, Domaine Serafin
Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Forêts, Dom. L’Arlot
Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Porêts Saint-Georges, Dom. Faiveley
Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Fèves Monopole, Domaine Chanson
Marsannay Les Longerois, Domaine Jean Fournier
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot, Dom. Morey Coffinet
Beaune 1er Cru Marconnets, Albert Morot
Vin mystère-Mystery wine
2019 NORTHERN RHÔNE TASTING
October 12 2023
As many of you already know, 2019 was a great year for many French wine regions. Obviously, the Rhône valley is amongst the areas that benefited from Mother Nature’s generosity. Another sun soaked vintage that produced very ripe fruit. Fortunately, most of the finished wines have enough refreshing acidity to assure balance and elegance. Most of the wines show good depth and body with excellent aging potential. Come experience this high quality vintage from Northern Rhône and evaluate its aging potential. A selection of outstanding producers from reputed appellations should reveal the true colors of this fine 2019 Northern Rhône vintage.
Hermitage Cuvée Arena Mica, J. Boutin
Hermitage, Domaine Belle
Côte Rôtie Bonnivières, Yves Cuilleron
Côte Rôtie Les Terrasses, Jean-Luc Jamet
Cornas Vieilles Vignes, Alain Voge
Saint-Joseph Vignes de l’Hospice, Guigal
Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Grands Chemins, Delas
Vin mystère – Mystery wine
CHALLENGE : 94 BORDEAUX VS 93 CALIFORNIA
October 26 2023
When it comes to fine reds that offer richness and elegance, for the past few centuries, Bordeaux stood alone at the top! But since the famous 1976 Paris blind tasting of California reds versus Crus Classés from Bordeaux, the surprising results have modified many experts and afficionado’s opinion. The wines for this tasting are from two underrated vintages. The 94 Bordeaux have evolved surprisingly well and show classic elegance and balance. While the 93 California red vintage (for Cab and Merlot) was neglected because it followed three excellent vintages (90-91 and 92). Come compare these fine reds from underrated vintages and appreciate their surprising, lovely evolution. You will be surprised!
Hermitage Cuvée Arena Mica, J. Boutin
Hermitage, Domaine Belle
Côte Rôtie Bonnivières, Yves Cuilleron
Côte Rôtie Les Terrasses, Jean-Luc Jamet
Cornas Vieilles Vignes, Alain Voge
Saint-Joseph Vignes de l’Hospice, Guigal
Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Grands Chemins, Delas
Vin mystère – Mystery wine
2020 WHITE BURGUNDY TASTING
November 16 2023
An impressive vintage for red Burgundy, the 2020 whites also benefitted from Mother Nature’s generosity. The best 2020 whites show superb richness, surprising acidity, good balance and excellent aging potential. Another hot vintage, that cool nights permitted to maintain the necessary acidity to craft lovely reds that offer the perfect combination of concentration and elegance. The wines chosen for this tasting should confirm the high quality level and aging potential of this outstanding Burgundy vintage.
Meursault Les Tillets, Patrick Javillier
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières, Dom B. & T. Glantenay
Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, Dom Christian Moreau
Mercurey 1er Cru En Sanzenay, Tupinier-Bautista
Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er Cru La Bataillère, Albert Morot
Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches, Chanson
Pouilly-Vinzelles La Soufrandière, Les Quarts-Brett Brothers
Vin Mystère-Mystery Wine
CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL VERTICAL TASTING
December 14 2023
This star domaine from the reputed Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation produces remarkable full bodied reds that stand the test of time. An intense Chateauneuf crafted with all 13 authorized grape varieties. It is important to note that the Mourvèdre grape is often the most important variety in the final blend. Offered for the third and last time @Les Conseillers du Vin, this selection of eight vintages from Château de Beaucastel spans over four decades, which includes the highly reputed 1989 and 1990 vintages. Come and (re)discover this fine Chateauneuf-du Pape estate while experiencing its richness, concentration, complexity and great aging potential.
2013
2012
2005
2003
1997
1996
1990
1989