A 2006 Burgundy measured up

originally posted by Pavel Tchichikov:
originally posted by Michael Lewis:
I have also had a lot of enjoyable 2013s in the last few years, although my most recent experiences anecdotally suggest that the primary fruit is fading a bit and the wines are closing down, so they aren't quite as fun for the moment. There is a lot to be said for so-called "restaurant vintages".
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you must have caught them earlier than I did, because that's one vintage ('12 is the other) that bitch-slapped me so hard that I simply banned every bottle from near-term drinking stash. Including bourgogne and hautes-cotes. Actually, I should rephrase: *especially* bourgogne and hautes-cotes.

Bingeing on 2014 (reds only) and 2017 (whites and reds) whenever possible. This is highly unusual for me, as I typically lose interest in a new vintage a few months after release. I guess global warming is catching up with me. I think both will age great, but they are so freaking complete, despite all that dominant youthful fruit.
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Did you like 2008s when they were young? That's was the closest analog to the 2013s in my experience, which is admittedly more limited than yours. I did get to taste the lineups of several favorite producers shortly before they were bottled, so I may be biased because of that experience, but I think you also had that opportunity. Still, the wines were showing well stateside at the beginning.

I agree with you about the 2012s. They seemed incredibly hard to me on release, and I haven't ventured many tastes since...
 
originally posted by Michael Lewis:
Did you like 2008s when they were young? That's was the closest analog to the 2013s in my experience, which is admittedly more limited than yours. I did get to taste the lineups of several favorite producers shortly before they were bottled, so I may be biased because of that experience, but I think you also had that opportunity. Still, the wines were showing well stateside at the beginning.
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really liked 08s post-bottling, for all sorts of reasons, including the fact that some of the ugliest ducklings from barrel were shining above all by the time the vintage was presented at la paulee NY grand tasting.

actually I skipped that year to taste from barrel. I tasted a few samples in march of 2014, but that was way too early to tell anything. I'll use ML points for the vintage; are they public domain?
 
Another favorable benchmark for 2006 Burgundies...

Michael and Joanna Ecard Savigny-les-Beaune Les Serpentieres 1er Cru '06 -- Excellent color, initially a bit tight then gained its stride, flavorable aromas, good structure/body, ample acid and fruit backing, some complexity, impressive staying power in the glass, a delicious delight on this occasion. [E]

Superlative pairing with beef stew, red rice, and carrots/green peas. (JoAnne said "of course it is a good pairing as the beef stew is like beef bourguignon" -- who was I to argue?)

. . . . . . Pete
 
originally posted by Peter Creasey:

originally posted by MLipton: she’s arguing for more aged Burgundy.
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Mark, Bravo! Either you have trained her well or she has consummate tastes.

. . . . . Pete
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In my experience, the training generally runs in the opposite direction.

Most of the 06 red Burgundies I've opened - exclusively Beaunes - have featured a distinctive streak of rough acidity running through them, which I've observed in other wines to resolve eventually into an interesting facet of complexity ... hope abounds. Pavelot's 06 Pernand, exceptionally, was excellent a few years ago. Bize's SLB aux Vergelesses, last opened two years ago, has been surly and temperamental ... so your note is a glad tiding.

I haven't touched any of my (few) 06 Nuits wines. Nor any 11s. Mistake?
 
originally posted by Ian Fitzsimmons:
originally posted by Peter Creasey:

originally posted by MLipton: she’s arguing for more aged Burgundy.
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Mark, Bravo! Either you have trained her well or she has consummate tastes.

. . . . . Pete
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In my experience, the training generally runs in the opposite direction.

Most of the 06 red Burgundies I've opened - exclusively Beaunes - have featured a distinctive streak of rough acidity running through them, which I've observed in other wines to resolve eventually into an interesting facet of complexity ... hope abounds. Pavelot's 06 Pernand, exceptionally, was excellent a few years ago. Bize's SLB aux Vergelesses, last opened two years ago, has been surly and temperamental ... so your note is a glad tiding.

I haven't touched any of my (few) 06 Nuits wines. Nor any 11s. Mistake?
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Almost all of my 2011s are gone. I didn't have many to begin with, but it has been a good vintage for early consumption, IMO. Some wines may have even started to fade.
 
I just checked and the only 2011 I have is the Bouchard Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus. I don't recall any reservation about it -- it has always been a pleasure as the Enfant Jesus bottlings regularly are in my view.

. . . . . Pete
 
originally posted by VLM:


Almost all of my 2011s are gone. I didn't have many to begin with, but it has been a good vintage for early consumption, IMO. Some wines may have even started to fade.
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I think I have just two: Corton Bressands from Tollot-Beaut, and SLB Dominode from Pavelot. Checking records, I did open a bottle of the latter not long ago, and it turned out pretty well on the second or third day, but wasn't anywhere near over the hill.

I hesitate to open a Corton so young from any vintage.
 
Almost all of my 2011s are gone. I didn't have many to begin with, but it has been a good vintage for early consumption, IMO. Some wines may have even started to fade.
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I saw 2011 Voillot Taillepieds for $33 retail in a shop yesterday. I've got too many bottles ready to drink, so didn't buy it. But less than half the price on the same wine in 2018 at the same shop.
 
originally posted by Jim Hanlon:
Almost all of my 2011s are gone. I didn't have many to begin with, but it has been a good vintage for early consumption, IMO. Some wines may have even started to fade.
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I saw 2011 Voillot Taillepieds for $33 retail in a shop yesterday. I've got too many bottles ready to drink, so didn't buy it. But less than half the price on the same wine in 2018 at the same shop.
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I really like Voillot’s wines. At $33 it would have been a no brainer for me.
 
Among the dozens of events we need to have once COVID is behind us, maybe add a 2011 red Burg fest? That’s not one I’m leaving town for though. I can contribute the 4 that I have: Pousse D’Or 60 Ouvrees and Bousse and Chevillon Cailles and LSG.
 
originally posted by Jayson Cohen:
originally posted by Jim Hanlon:
Almost all of my 2011s are gone. I didn't have many to begin with, but it has been a good vintage for early consumption, IMO. Some wines may have even started to fade.
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I saw 2011 Voillot Taillepieds for $33 retail in a shop yesterday. I've got too many bottles ready to drink, so didn't buy it. But less than half the price on the same wine in 2018 at the same shop.
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I really like Voillot’s wines. At $33 it would have been a no brainer for me.
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I have more than five cases of 2011 Red Burg still. There have been quite a few bargains, and I've pulled the trigger often. Managed to resist at least this once.
 
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