Thread: TN: Bachelet and Lafon

On Jul 23, 7:49*am, DaleW <Dwmi...@aol.com> wrote:
> Tuesday was herbed pork chops and a quinoa salad, along with the 2006
> Bachelet Cotes de Nuits Villages. I was a little worried this might be
> shut down, but it was fairly expressive. Black fruit, earth,
> sandalwood, nice length. Some tannins on the backend. Really nice
> wine, a real overachiever. Wednesday we had chicken on tabouli at
> river concert, but I didn't drink due to taking a group to city later.
> But when I got back from NYC a bit after midnight, had a half glass of
> the Bachelet while checking email. Even more expressive, fruit getting
> a lush tone, tannins less evident. Just the faintest hint of
> oxidation. I think I only have one more, will let rest a few years. B+/
> A-
>
> Thursday Dave and Mary Kate joined us for dinner with Szechuan shrimp.
> Betsy had originally told me "shrimp with snow peas" so I thought
> Chardonnay would do ok, and opened the 2006 Les Heretiers du Comte
> Lafon Macon. Sweet, ripe, a bit Californiaesque, but with good length
> and some interesting floral/mineral notes. B
>
> Dish was a bit spicy for the Burg, so also had the 2007 Donnhoff
> Estate Riesling. The sweetness helped with dish, but I kept thinking
> there was a hint of taint in the background. After about 10 minutes I
> was convinced- corked.
>
> Off to Atlanta for couple days, *will still check in occasionally (I'm
> a wine board addict!)
>
> Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent
> wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't
> drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no
> promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.**

I haven't really touched many of my 2006 red burgs so I look forward
to any notes. The few that I have drank seem to be more within
themselves than the 2003-4-5's. A bit more acidity and a bit less
fruit.

On 7/23/10 8:16 AM, Bi!! wrote:

> I haven't really touched many of my 2006 red burgs so I look forward
> to any notes. The few that I have drank seem to be more within
> themselves than the 2003-4-5's. A bit more acidity and a bit less
> fruit.

Bill,
I've had 3-4 bottles of Drouhin's '06 Chorey, all of which have been
quite lovely, though the wine continues to evolve.

Dale, thanks for the notes and safe travels!

Mark Lipton


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