Last Saturday, I was able to assist at my fave winestore as 24 participants sat down with Nicolas Dewe to taste some of the recent Jadot Burgundies currently available here in W Canada. Very enlightening evening as I am not a big Burgundy aficionado and as you see most of the wines tasted were recent vintages.
"If the fish is not fresh, forget the chef", a reference relating to the `05 vintage!
First Flight.
1) `02 Beaune Clos des Ursules. Very pale red with light browning on the rim. Lots of acidity, black pepper on the nose, coffee, earth, cherry. Flagship wine for Jadot, good value, $72 Cdn.
2) `05 Chambolle Musigny Les Fuees. More depth of color than above wine, lots going on here. Soft tannins, great finish,plum, cherry. Excellent acidity, close to $100 Cdn. My WOTN.
3) `05 Beaune Les Boucherottes. Salty nose, lovely red fruits. Good tannins, great acidity. Only $60.
4) `05 Pommard Clos de la Commaraine. For many, top wine of the first flight! Pale strawberry color, soft tannins, spicy nose, good grip. Very masculine, earth, forest floor. Not bad for $80 I`d say. I cannot hazard a guess how long to cellar this charmer!
2nd Flight.
5) `99 Clos de Vougeot. A surprise from one of the store owners. Beautiful color, light bricking on rim. Now this has some tannins, red berry, lovely and an honor to drink I thought.
6) `02 Clos de Vougeot. Big potential here, less red than the `99. Oak on nose is noted, dark berry and cocoa. $125 Cdn.
7) `05 Clos de Vougeot. One for the long haul, much lighter color than 6. Found it closed up, was busy doing water etc so not much attention paid. Sorry. Oh, $185.
Last wine was the `05 Latricieres-Chambertin. Did not taste as busy rushing around clearing food plates. I heard "floral nose, gd acidity, brief oak". Not much help eh!
Dessert was the `76 Fonseca which you are all familiar with!!
Cost of the tasting was $110 Cdn and Beef Bourguignon was served, plus some cheeses.
