Jay Kline

9.1

Presented to me double-blind. The wine pours a deep ruby color with a transparent core and a slightly water rim with little to no variation; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing and clean, with notes of Bing cherry, raspberry, strawberry, red flowers, a dash of black pepper, sous bois, and fine warm spices. Perhaps a little new French oak? On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium and silky. Alcohol is medium. I think this does see some barrique. An elegant, pretty and quite delicious wine.

Initial conclusions: this could be Pinot Noir, Grenache (or blend), Sangiovese, or Nebbiolo from France, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, or Italy. The structure is not firm enough for Sangiovese, never mind Nebbiolo so I’m eliminating those two. I’m also eliminating Grenache as the ABV seems restrained and the whole-cluster and sous bois thing just has me leaning Pinot Noir. I think it’s leaning more towards structure and non-fruits so I’m narrowing my focus to France. Burgundy to be certain. Leaning towards the Beaune as it just doesn’t quite have the oomph I want from the Côte de Nuit. Final conclusion: this is a Pinot Noir from France, Burgundy, Beaune, Montélie from a more “classic” vintage like 2021. Well…I’m not terribly upset! I have to say, I often forget about Aloxe-Corton. I shouldn’t. Lovely stuff from Edmond Cornu. Drink now through 2041. — 3 days ago

Fabio Franchella

9.1

At my winetime event August 24 — 2 years ago

JKT

9.0

Tasting at Moore B. Owner couple present but didn’t speak, looking uncomfortable. Great line up though. Nice light bodied lively red Burg with emphasis on cherry notes. From a figure thin long plot that’s le diut — 3 years ago

romo

9.2

Consistent notes. Duck, is potato, greens. — 4 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.0

Nice Burgundy wine, rather light. A nose of tangy red fruits typical of Pinot Noir (raspberry, redcurrant). Wonderfully conducted vinification, bringing slightly woody aging notes. The body is full, harmoniously blending primary and tertiary notes. The finish is developed, nothing more.

Joli vin bourguignon, plutôt léger. Nez de fruits rouges acidulés typique du pinot noir (framboise, groseille). Vinification admirablement conduite, apportant les notes d’élevage légèrement boisées. Le corps est étoffé, mêlant harmonieusement les notes primaires et tertiaires. La finale est développée, sans plus. — 6 years ago

Darren Dittrich

9.0

This 2011 is a pleasant surprise... with bottle age, some roasted white mushrooms, a metallic or flinty note (tiny bit of Brett?), some whiffs of a rustic cellar... all very slight, and mostly complementary to the tart cherry, raspberry, and almond flavors. Terrific for 2011. With a little air, even tastier. SommSelect Spring 2018. — 8 years ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.3

Rich. Powerful. Sweet fruit and a back end that’s sting. This would stand up to any big beef. R — 5 months ago

ida

9.0

Buttery and toasty like campfire smores!! Great with sriracha salmon. — 2 years ago

Mark

9.0

Aragosta, elegant, drinkable, fresh. A good find, for us — 2 years ago

JKT

9.2

Tasting at Moore B. Owner couple present but didn’t speak, looking uncomfortable. Great line up though. Another step up in weight and complexity. Bought this. — 3 years ago

Harrison Curley

8.9

Ripe ripe cherry with a light rust, liquorice quality. Acid driven yet structured, full finish and grip. — 3 years ago

Christo Barker

9.3

Really balanced and smooth — 7 years ago

Chip Hughes

9.2

Always a multi-day opera with this one:

Day 1: Luden’s cough drops, dill, coriander and pickling spices. Whiff of boiled weeds. And this is a fruit day. And the wine is clean as a whistle, tender and tempting. If you’re an Enderle fan, none of this sounds even remotely odd.
Day 2: Rancid strip mall Peking Duck, MSG straight out of the box, and cabbage boiled in a cheap aluminum pot. Wretched.
Day 3: The most tender, pure and clear cherry aromas and flavors, reminiscent of Tollot-Beaut or Cornu Chorey-les-Beaune of the 1980s. A long, palpable finish of immense, chalky minerals and vibrant acids. Extraordinary. — 7 years ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.0

Quite pretty fruit. Eminently drinkable with solid tannins which will pair well with my homemade chicken soup. Long finish. Tart acidity. Really quite good. 2018 and I want more. — a year ago

Robert Ahlstrom

9.1

Garnet, light opacity, well balanced red fruit, strawberries and licorice, nicely put together PN — 2 years ago

JKT

9.0

Tasting at Moore B. Owner couple present but didn’t speak, looking uncomfortable. Great line up though. Interestingly the last wine in lineup after the 1cru. Well apparently this was the original parcel from Christophe‘s family before the marriage and combo. It’s a heavier footed wine with more robust profile on the palate and earthier nose, distinct from all the others. Parcel on lower ground by the roadway and known to produce more robust Pinot. Bought as contrast. — 3 years ago

Bronwyn von Hellens

10

Goes really well with cheese. — 3 years ago

Heather Rostker

9.1

At Lyon Hall - yummy burgundy — 5 years ago

with Dave

Chip Hughes

9.1

Blackberry, boysenberry. Taut, crunchy and firm enough for balance. Tannic note on the finish. Pure class and a good value. — 7 years ago

Chip Hughes

9.5

Broad, sappy and almost Nebbiolo-like on entry. On the palate, it becomes pure class...the way that Savigny in the hands of masters (Bize, Rollin, Cornu) always does. Taut, mannerly and entirely 2010ish. Years to go, but just fine right now. — 8 years ago