The Burgundies

The term "Burgundy", to some  represents the highest expression of the grape vine, a magical combination of fruit and earth, purity and complexity, beauty and power. Burgundy is beyond a trophy wine; it elicits pure passion.

This round our wine expert would like to share with you on the Burgundies that he tasted.

Ponsot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2000
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Pinot Noir
Ratings: 4.5 stars; 94pts

Deep pinot strawberry/cherry greet on first pour. Great depth and complexity without the farmyard notes. Will go for another 10 years.

Mommessin Clos de Tart Grand Cru 2004

Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Pinot Noir
Ratings: 4.1 stars; 94pts

Pinot spice bursts forth from this wine as soon as it leaves the bottle. Still purplish and so powerful. Probably a bit too much toast on oak but the optimist part of me hopes this will integrate in years to come. Expected a bit more perfume and underlying minerality for this pedigree. last drop 8 hours after uncorking was the best. Fully opened and delightful. This one should age well.

Hospices de Beaune Pommard 1er Cru Cuvée Dames de la Charité 2005
Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Pinot Noir
Ratings: 4 stars; 92pts

Seductive pinot cherry with enough savoury notes to keep it interesting.

Domaine des Lambrays Les Loups Morey-St-Denis Premier Cru 2005
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Pinot Noir
Ratings: 4.5 stars; 93pts

Great from the go with many twists to its evolution. Dense, layered pinot cherry with minerals, spice, a touch of green notes and smokiness adding wonderful mouthwatering complexity. Lovely texture.

Comtes Lafon Meursault 2007

Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Chardonnay
Ratings: 4.7 stars; 93pts

Wonderfully balanced with just the right intensity.  White stone fruit with nice minerality.

Leroy Bourgogne 2008

Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Pinot Noir
Ratings: 3.9 stars; 88pts

Serious quality for a generic drop.

Charles Audoin La Charme Aux Prêtres Marsannay 2009
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Pinot Noir
Ratings: 3.5 stars; 89pts

A well-made structured pinot with some layering and good depth. Still young.

Ponsot Chambolle-Musigny Cuvée Des Cigales 2009

Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Pinot Noir
Ratings: 3.6 stars; 91pts

Deep and layered pinot cherry and spice. Great complexity for AC. Nice evolution and still many years to go. As usual, points never reveal the actual enjoyment factor of a good burgundy

Comtes Lafon Les Héritiers Du Comte Vire-Clessé 2011

Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Chardonnay
Ratings: 3.9 stars; 90pts

Good drop for a less premium region. Wonderful balance with a hint of nuttiness and a freat finish.