The Coincidence

Domaine Michel Rebourgeon

Bourgogne Côte d'Or Pinot Noir 2020

Wow. This tastes just like … a Bourgogne rouge made by William whitehead. What a coincidence.

You get that succulent sexy fruit without as much of the complexity of the better terroir. Which is what you want some nights.

Nose: earth sexy cherries. Hints of cherry liquor.

Palate: full on mid to late season cherry. Cherry liquor. Hints of cherry licorice.

Fass selections

— 10 months ago

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Gaja

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2004

A wine I collected by coincidence. Did not know too much about barolo then other than that I liked it. It’s been in my cellar for quite some time. (Like 12+ years) The wine is nice translucent ruby red. The nose is typical nebiolo: rose, plum, cherries, tabaco, leather. But o so very balanced and smooth. Silky smooth and “sweet” tanine, exact the way that add lots of quality to the wine. 100% proof of the fact that good nebiolo will turn into royal wine if you have the patiënce. Served it with venison and deer filet with truffel, a typical Piëmont combination for it, made it the highlight of the diner. Now waiting for the other years to rippen. Can’t wait. — 4 years ago

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Martijn

Martijn

@Willem Jan Withagen whose or which dear was used for the fillet?
Willem Jan Withagen

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@Martijn Thanx, fixed the spelling. My dear is still in one piece.
Martijn

Martijn

@Willem Jan Withagen pffff good to know the Mrs is safe and sound WJ!

Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend

Starts sweet. Finishes smooth. Like this a lot but getting instant headaches. Maybe coincidence — 5 years ago

Maison Albert Bichot

Château Gris Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2017

Good concentration, dark-fruited, a touch lactic, with a lick of wood and surprising amount of grip. I felt it was quite elegant overall, though the complexity and acidity seems a little lacking especially compared to the other Burgs on the table. Perhaps a little closed at the moment? Solid drinking, but it’s no coincidence that it was one of the last red finished during lunch. — 2 years ago

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Domaine Michel Lafarge

Les Aigrots Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2007

Hunting for Burgundy in Cannes. No celebrities in sight!!! Coincidence? I think not… — 3 years ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Although 07 was maybe a rough year?
Chris MacLean

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@Pinotman /// Andreas they agreed at Mugneret-Gibourg when I visited a few years ago. My impression was she thought it was a vintage where the best producers could still shine

Par Binner

Les Vins Pirouettes Pinot Noir

Glouglou indeed! Fresh strawberries and just the right amount of brett.

Updating because of a coincidence too fortuitous not to document/share: I just learned that my current boss/winemaker for Goldeneye was herself a harvest intern at Domaine Binner back in ‘14 and has lots of great anecdotes...
— 5 years ago

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Domaine d'Eugénie

Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2009

The wife was pretty keen on this. DC thought the bottle looked a little suspect. He described it as a gnarly fuzziness in the wood character, although I couldn't really relate. G, who brought the bottle, rated it well. As for me, I thought it was really nice. Still young. Big and plush, yet manages to retain an elegant touch (which seems to be a common trend across vintages with this domaine's Clos Vougeot, based on tasting notes on the web). Aromas clearly influenced by oak and floral stems, dark fruit driven, very mineral with good acidity, finishes long with plenty of grip and earthy notes. Undeniably impressive, but I don't think it's a coincidence that it was the last bottle finished during dinner. — 3 years ago

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G.D. Vajra

Coste di Rose Barolo Nebbiolo 2016

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
9.3

I love the nose. The aromas are insane. It’s an amazing coincidence that it is called Coste di Rose and smells so much of roses. Lighter color and touch because of light clay and sandy soils. #barolo #nebbiolo — 4 years ago

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Donelan

Genevieve's Block Devoto Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

By coincidence I had two Donelan whites on near consecutive nights. The Chard is pretty punchy. Lemon and minerals. Some brioche. Tasty. Like a flat Bollinger. — 5 years ago

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Itata Tierra Antigua

A Los Viñateros Bravos Volcanico País - Mission Blend 2018

Fragrant, floral, low alcohol, cherries and rose petals, but with a definite mineral structure, almost smoky finish. Unexpected and fascinating Chilean wine! (Also totally a coincidence that I pulled something called “Bravos” for GoT season premier) — 6 years ago

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