This 2005 Les Hautes Jarrons is from a premier cru in Savigny Les Beaune. This wine was young, but showed great promise. Very primary on opening. Lots of darkish fruit, almost syrah like. However, that is really short-lived; as the wine gets some air, it stiffens a bit. Nose becomes pleasantly smoky, with dark cherry notes. With food, the palate slowly reveals tea notes and crunchy red fruit, but it clamps down pretty hard on the back side. Nice, but I will revisit again in a couple of years.
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Chambolle-
Awesome info. Thanks for bringing the knowledge!
Have you tried any of Nicky's '06s? I enjoyed his SLB VV the other night. I like some of the '06s I've had.
Trying to leave '05s alone.
Thanks again!
Dude: Yes, I also had the Potel '06 SLB VV recently, it is quite appealing. There have been a number of '06s in the marketplace for fire sale prices (including that SLB) -- after the economic meltdown and following the frenzy over the '05s, the '06 reds landed in the distribution channel with a thud. But very appealing young wines, ripe and forward, probably with some aging potential too --I'd liken them to 2002 perhaps with a bit less structure. With careful selection, you may also find '04s that are good drinking and well priced, but '04 is an inconsistent vintage and something of a minefield. Some good wines I've had recently from '04 that are (or were) in the US market at good prices and that are drinking nicely now include Roty Gevrey Champs Chenys; Boillot Beaune "Clos du Roi"; Mugneret NSG "Chaignots." From '06, I've recently liked Regis Bouvier Marsannay "Longeroies"; Chandon de Briailles Savigny "Fourneaux" and "Lavieres"; and in whites, the '06 Deux Montilles St. Aubin "Sur Gamay" is very nice and well priced. A few "open for business" '05s are about -- Charles Audoin Marsannay "Clos de Jeu" and "Cuvee Marie Ragonneau" drink very well already and may still be available for under $25 a bottle.
I've had some nice '04s recently as well, though I realize it's a tough one. Pavelot's Dominode and Thibault Bel Air Charmotte have been great.
Thanks again for great suggestions!
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