Fuddy duddy log: Burgundy drinking windows

[Unknown]

originally posted by Keith Levenberg:
Bordeaux from the mid-'90s are much more developed (and pleasant) at the moment.

Scary concept, ain't it?

 

[Jonathan Loesberg]

originally posted by .sasha:

originally posted by Keith Levenberg:
Bordeaux from the mid-'90s are much more developed (and pleasant) at the moment.

Scary concept, ain't it?

I should have said this when Keith first said it: Bordeaux from the mid 90s may be the last Bordeaux I really enjoy. There goes Gloria getting sic(k) on the world transit again.

 

[Keith Levenberg]

Permit me to recommend the 2000 Belair at HDH for $50.

 

[Unknown]

originally posted by Jonathan Loesberg:

originally posted by .sasha:

originally posted by Keith Levenberg:
Bordeaux from the mid-'90s are much more developed (and pleasant) at the moment.

Scary concept, ain't it?

I should have said this when Keith first said it: Bordeaux from the mid 90s may be the last Bordeaux I really enjoy. There goes Gloria getting sic(k) on the world transit again.

Generally, yes. I returned to 4-5 favorites in vintages that lend themselves to balance (e.g. 2008), and I do enjoy the Margaux(s) Guilhaume and Cory bring in quite a bit.

 

[maureen]

originally posted by .sasha:

I rarely find intrusive oak in the young burgs I drink

07s ... rouget

nothing like establishing a baseline for a discussion with concrete examples!

Yet the oak didn't show or stick out at all. Perhaps it was outmatched by the quality of the fruit or perhaps M. Rouget knows what kind of barrels to use on his Parantoux (including how they are treated) so the oak is not apparent.

 

[Keith Levenberg]

Well, I thought that one showed its oak, but it didn't bother me.

 

[Tom Blach]

originally posted by Keith Levenberg:

originally posted by Odd Rydland:
I find that many of my burgundies need more cellaring than similarly priced Bordeauxs. 20 years for 1er crus in good vintages. Unfortunately.

This is very true. The youngest Burgundy vintage that consistently tastes both mature and good right now is 1991. Some '93s and '96s are there, but it's hit or miss. Bordeaux from the mid-'90s are much more developed (and pleasant) at the moment.

What about 92 and 94? 92 is often just shockingly wonderful now, 94 sometimes a bit strict and dry but absolutely worthwhile. 97s are often a very big surprise, too.

 

[Odd Rydland]

originally posted by Tom Blach:

originally posted by Keith Levenberg:

originally posted by Odd Rydland:
I find that many of my burgundies need more cellaring than similarly priced Bordeauxs. 20 years for 1er crus in good vintages. Unfortunately.

This is very true. The youngest Burgundy vintage that consistently tastes both mature and good right now is 1991. Some '93s and '96s are there, but it's hit or miss. Bordeaux from the mid-'90s are much more developed (and pleasant) at the moment.

What about 92 and 94? 92 is often just shockingly wonderful now, 94 sometimes a bit strict and dry but absolutely worthwhile. 97s are often a very big surprise, too.

A Laurent Tribut Côte de Léchet 97 was outstandingly beautfiful, fresh, oystery and light limegreen the other day. Fresh as a newly opened oyster. Amazing wine.