Burgundy COPY Flashcards
White Burgundy - 2011 (WS)
88-91
Charming, fleshy wines, with ripe fruit and slender profiles; the acidity and alcohol are lower than usual
White Burgundy - 2010 (WS)
93
Clean and pure, showing ripe fruit flavors, without being too rich or powerful; best have good cut, others are soft
White Burgundy - 2009 (WS)
89
Exotic in character, with ripe fruit, fleshy textures and soft structures; most can be enjoyed now
White Burgundy - 2008 (WS)
93
Smaller-than-average crop; best since 2005, with vibrant acidity balanced by ample flesh in the best examples. Great in Chablis
White Burgundy - 2007 (WS)
92
Precise, pure and elegant, with lively structures if harvested late; at worst unripe if picked early
White Burgundy - 2006 (WS)
91
Best are pure, elegant and balanced, with plenty of mineral character
White Burgundy - 2005 (WS)
93
Charming, fleshy whites with juicy acidity and ripe fruit flavors; many are enjoyable now, but the best will age. More variable in Chablis
White Burgundy - 2004 (WS)
90
Fresh, structured whites; the best are balanced and rich, with mineral character, but some wines are lean and angular
White Burgundy - 2003 (WS)
87
Charming, forward Chardonnays; most wines rich and soft in structure
White Burgundy - 2002 (WS)
95
Full-bodied, ripe and rich in Côte de Beaune and Chablis, with excellent balance between fruit and acidity; fine quality in Mâconnais
White Burgundy - 2001 (WS)
89
Exotic, forward and elegant in Côte de Beaune; ripe in Mâconnais. Stick with top estates in Chablis
White Burgundy - 2000 (WS)
90
Elegant, with fine, fresh character stressing mineral terroir
White Burgundy - 1999 (WS)
88
Best are fruity and pleasant. Worst are dilute from huge yields and rain
White Burgundy - 1998 (WS)
88
Delicious, fruity and early-drinking
White Burgundy - 1997 (WS)
88
Best are pleasant and supple; uneven in Côte d’Or
White Burgundy - 1996 (WS)
95
Balanced and still improving; elegant and racy, with clean, well-defined flavors. Cellar or decant
White Burgundy - 1995 (WS)
93
Rich, thick, generous and concentrated; good aging potential
What are notable pre-1995 vintages for white Burgundy?
1990, 1989, 1986, 1985,
What are notable older vintages (pre-1995) for Red Burgundy?
1993, 1990, 1989, 1985, 1978
1949, 1953, 1959, 1964, 1966, 1971
Cote de Nuits Red - (WS) - 2010
94
Ripe fruit and tannins, with vibrant acidity; vibrant, charming reds with balance and focus