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Dealing with the New Paradigm: Burgundy 2018 (Nov 2022)

The 2018 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is disturbingly deep in hue. It has an odd nose that lacks mineralité, tropical over-ripe fruit, rather peachy and with some reduction. The palate is very oaky and weighty. A dense and burly Bâtard-Montrachet that does need some grace and poise on the finish. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018…

The 2014 & 2013 White Burgundies (Sep 2015)

Pale, bright yellow. Buoyant aromas of yellow fruits. Fat, sweet and easygoing, if perhaps a bit obvious for Folatières. Carillon noted that the 2013s gained in finesse during their months in cuves but I find that this wine lacks the cru’s typical subtlety and floral lift. A touch phenolic on the back end.

2015 Brunello: The Vintage We Have Been Waiting For? (Apr 2020)

The Renieri 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and intense in its aromatics, displaying a mix of earthy mineral and soil tones, offset by crushed black cherry, savory herbs, leather, and spice. On the palate, soft, fleshy textures usher in ripe cherry fruits, offset by a mix of brisk acids and saturating minerals, as hints…

Bruce’s Birthday Bash 2010 (Jul 2010)

The 1973 Dom Ruinart, from magnum, showed multiple dimensions of complexity, along with an inviting, creamy finish.

Masseto Retrospective at the Country Music Hall of Fame (Jan 2020)

The 2013 Masseto is a wine of real vibrancy, clarity and precision. In some moments, the 2013 shows a bit of its voluptuous fruit, but it is rich, structured and clearly in need of time. Like all Massetos from cooler years, the 2013 is a long-distance runner. Give it time. A warm, dry summer helped…

Masseto Retrospective at the Country Music Hall of Fame (Jan 2020)

The 2010 Masseto is powerful, heady and explosive, with tons of density and pedigree to burn. On the one hand, I am happy to check in on it tonight, but on the other hand, the 2010 is very clearly a wine for the future. I wouldn’t dream of opening a bottle any time soon. The…