Thread: TN: mostly 2006 Burgundy at Zachys

On May 21, 12:33�pm, DaleW <Dwmi...@aol.com> wrote:
> I seldom go to big store tastings any more, but the evening series at
> Zachys is really well done. Large selection, plenty of spitoons,
> water, impressive array of food. So I decided to go to the (mostly)
> 2006 Burgundy tasting last night. Probably 50 wines available, I
> concentrated on those I didn't own, hadn't tasted, and might want to
> buy.
>
> NV Godme Rose
> I would have skipped this, having had several times, but a glass was
> handed to me. OK, I'll try- fine and vigorous mousse, cherry/
> strawberry fruit, fresh baked biscuits. B+
>
> 2006 Raphet "Lavaux St Jacques" Gevrey-Chambertin 1er
> Red fruit, a little citrus zest, good minerality, good length for the
> vineyard. B+
>
> 2002 Cathiard "Les Malconsorts" Vosne Romanee
> Red fruiit, sandalwood and cedar, spice. Good length, lovely wine,
> integrated wood. A-
>
> 2006 Jean Tardy "Les Athets" Chambolle-Musigny
> Not a lot there, chunky black cherry fruit, short finish. C+/B-
>
> 2006 Jean Tardy "les Boudots" Nuits St George
> Darker fruit, spice, �lots of oak, but good. B
>
> 2006 Jean Tardy "les Treaux" Echezeaux
> More wood, but a fine delineated wine with solid red fruit and very
> good length. B+
>
> 2006 Simon Bize "Aux Vergelesses" Savigny-Les-Beaune Blanc�
> Pear fruit, some hazelnut, some direct oak. Good ripe Chardonnay, not
> zippy,but not flat. B/B+
>
> 2006 Simon Bize "Aux Vergelesses" Savigny-Les-Beaune
> (there was also a Les Bourgeots, but I already have that)
> Big cherry fruit, spice and orange peel, good length, nice wine.B++
>
> 2006 Lafarge "Vendanges Selectionnees" Volnay
> Showing well, some ripe tannin, smoke, earth, and red cherry fruit.
> The dollar has made 2006s so pricey, but might break down for this
> one. B+/A-
>
> 2006 Lafarge "Clos du Chateau des Ducs" Volnay 1er
> Bigger, tight, black cherries and a bit of vanilla, big tannins for
> Volnay. Needs much time. B+?
>
> 2005 Lafarge "Clos des Chenes" Volnay 1er Cru
> Jacques thought this very tight, �but I thought it showed well despite
> being partially closed (different bottles might be part of it).
> Tense, �but with big plum and cherry fruit, minerally, a bit of mocha.
> A-
>
> 2006 Mugnier "Clos de la Marechal" Nuits St George 1er
> I had tried barrel sample of this at domaine in '07, but happy to try
> again.
> Nice masculine Burgundy, dark fruit with soil and leather notes,
> structured but approachable. Will think about this one. A-/B+
>
> 2005 Mugnier/Hospices de Beaune "Cuvee Madelaine Collignon" Mazis
> Chambertin
> Now this is closed, all I get is some oak and tannins, impossible to
> really get a feel for.
>
> 2001 Mugnier Chambolle Musigny (from magnum)
> I have some of this (in 750), but deigned to try anyway. Lovely
> village level wine, elegant but with some underlying power,
> strawberries and cherries laced with damp earth and smoke. A-
>
> 2006 Camille Giroud "Champs Gain" Puligny Montrachet
> I enjoyed this, fuller styled, pears, honeysuckle and a little
> vanilla, but I'm not buying expensive white Burgs these days. B+
>
> 2006 Domaine des Croix "Cent Vignes" Beaune
> Soft, easy, full but a bit short. B-
>
> 2006 Camille Giroud Vosne Romanee
> a little edge of brett, but not overwhelming, some spice, good length.
> B
>
> 2006 Camille Giroud Latricieres Chambertin
> fairly powerful, somewhat tight, but seems nice. B+?
>
> Nice event, ran into lots of friends, very well done.
>
> 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.�

Thanks for the notes. I was interested in the Raphet and the Mugnier
especially.

Dale, it's good to see that you got to the tasting. In a completely
unsurprising result, the '02 Cathiard Malconsorts, the Mugniers and the
Lafarges seem to be your favorites. Thanks for the great notes.

Mark Lipton

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