Magnificent 7 : A Burgundy Blast

Georges Noellat Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 1989
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Pinot Noir
Ratings: 3.5 stars; 90pts
PR’s Producer Grade (red): C

Not oxidised but seems past its best. Complex genteel cherry like notes wrapped in mild sweet spice.


Mischief & Mayhem Volnay Clos des Chenes Premier Cru 2005
Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Pinot Noir
Ratings: 3.0stars; 88pts
PR’s Producer Grade (red): D

This bottle better. Ripe dark pinot cherry notes. Acidity pokes out a bit.


Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers Premier Cru 2003
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Pinot Noir
Ratings: 3.5stars; 90pts
PR’s Producer Grade (red): C

Hit of caramelised notes through lovely pinot perfume.


Pascal Marchand Gevrey-Chambertin Combe aux Moines Premier Cru 2009
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Pinot Noir
Ratings: 3.5 stars; 90pts
PR’s Producer Grade (red): D

Dark stone fruit laced with pinot spice. Balance less than elegant


Thibault Liger-Belair Clos Vouget Grand Cru 2007
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Pinot Noir
Ratings: 4.0 stars; 91pts
PR’s Producer Grade (red): D

Complex cherry and spice with a very mild brett hint. 91 Bit short though.


Camille Giroud Corton Les Chaumes Grand Cru 2006
Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Pinot Noir
Ratings: 4.5 stars; 93pts
PR’s Producer Grade (red): C

Restrained yet rich. Silky textured. Wonderful length


Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2011
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Main varietal: Pinot Noir
Ratings: 4.5 stars; 94pts
PR’s Producer Grade (red): A-B

Rich and mouth filling. Spice and complex cherry. Powerful. This bottle double decanted 8 hours ago.