The 2014 Chappaz Fendant was at a disadvantage being teed up next to the 2014 Lamy St. Aubin En Remilly. The Fendant was kind of a shrinking violet next to the crystalline beauty of the St. Aubin. Lamy is a reference point for that cru, IMO.
The 2010 DJP Beaune Clos de la Feguine was the clear standout of the pinot noirs. This has everything one might wish for in Beaune 1er cru..... Satiny morello cherry (more savory than tart) with irresistible sous bois, spice and mushroom accents. Delicious finish that that makes it hard to put down. This will only get more complex over time. A very well crafted monopole wine.
The 2012 Anthill Farms Comptche Ridge showed well, if a bit young. Nicely balanced, medium bodied with red fruit, spice and a slightly tart finish.
DDO Laurene is one of my favorite new world pinot noir's. The 2009 seemed a bit disjointed at first. Made in a lighter bodied style. It came together nicely about 2.5 hours later. Leaning more toward the black fruit spectrum. Savory forest floor and sweet spicey aromatics that provided a contemplative dimension to this wine later in the evening.
The 2004 Gianni Brunelli BdM is a classic in the making. It is very tasty, still a bit tight and could benefit from a few more years of cellaring...
Brought out a magnum of 2006 Mas Doix Salanques later in the evening as the dinner wines were finished up. Pop and pour, this was a beauty right out of the gate. Deliciously mature red berry, finely polished tannins, smooth flowing palate. Nose that evokes the arid, rocky hillsides and beauty of the Priorat region complemented by cooling maritime breezes at night. Everything balanced and in harmony.... in a beautiful stage right now. A treat to enjoy this from magnum. Very popular wine at the end of the evening.
The 2010 DJP Beaune Clos de la Feguine was the clear standout of the pinot noirs. This has everything one might wish for in Beaune 1er cru..... Satiny morello cherry (more savory than tart) with irresistible sous bois, spice and mushroom accents. Delicious finish that that makes it hard to put down. This will only get more complex over time. A very well crafted monopole wine.
The 2012 Anthill Farms Comptche Ridge showed well, if a bit young. Nicely balanced, medium bodied with red fruit, spice and a slightly tart finish.
DDO Laurene is one of my favorite new world pinot noir's. The 2009 seemed a bit disjointed at first. Made in a lighter bodied style. It came together nicely about 2.5 hours later. Leaning more toward the black fruit spectrum. Savory forest floor and sweet spicey aromatics that provided a contemplative dimension to this wine later in the evening.
The 2004 Gianni Brunelli BdM is a classic in the making. It is very tasty, still a bit tight and could benefit from a few more years of cellaring...
Brought out a magnum of 2006 Mas Doix Salanques later in the evening as the dinner wines were finished up. Pop and pour, this was a beauty right out of the gate. Deliciously mature red berry, finely polished tannins, smooth flowing palate. Nose that evokes the arid, rocky hillsides and beauty of the Priorat region complemented by cooling maritime breezes at night. Everything balanced and in harmony.... in a beautiful stage right now. A treat to enjoy this from magnum. Very popular wine at the end of the evening.
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