No tasting panel this week at the Times, but Asimov still managed to drop a few vinous breadcrumbs for us to lap up. This week’s column catalogues his impressions on the 2007 red Burgundies, a group of wines that insofar have received mixed reviews. Asimov, however, promises that these wines “will not only provide a good deal of early pleasure, [but] they will age well and offer great opportunities for exploring the often subtle differences among Burgundy’s varying terroirs.” Furthermore, he and Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanee Conti both point out that 2007 is a great restaurant vintage, particularly in comparison to the two vintages that preceded it.
In our wine list reviews, we’ve penned plenty of forehead-flicking prose regarding the irresponsible use of 2005. Most of them are—and will be for several years to come—penance for the palate. Comparatively, those of 2006 aren’t quite as sadistic, but still deserve much more time on the rack before they’re ready to play nice. Hence, coming off the heels of those two bad boys, 2007 is a blessing for both diners and somms alike. So break out your party hat and go forth, but remember the wise words of famed importer, Becky Wasserman: “know thy producer.”
Note: It will be a short bit before these start popping up in frequency on NYC wine lists. For now, here’s where you can purchase them:
Gevrey Chambertin 2007, Faiveley
Where to buy: Burgundy Wine Company (212-691-9092)
Nuits St Georges 2007, Faiveley
Where to buy: Wally’s Wines and Spirits
Marsannay ‘Les Saint Jacques’ 2007, Domaine Bart
Where to buy: Garnet
Savigny-Les-Beaune 2007, Chadon de Briailles
Where to buy: Astor, Chambers, Burgundy Wine Company
Volnay ‘Les Mitans’ 2007, Hubert de Montille
Where to buy: Saratoga Wine Exchange, Zachy’s
And, a bonus nugget from The Pour post “Ode to Burgundy” (which includes a gracious WineChap shout out):
Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru ‘Île des Vergelesses’ 2001, Chandon Briailles
Where to buy: Astor Wines, Uva Wines
Where to drink: Bar Henry
On Asimov’s Tail: “The 2007 Burgundies Pose a Puzzle for the Experts”
No tasting panel this week at the Times, but Asimov still managed to drop a few vinous breadcrumbs for us to lap up. This week’s column catalogues his impressions on the 2007 red Burgundies, a group of wines that insofar have received mixed reviews. Asimov, however, promises that these wines “will not only provide a good deal of early pleasure, [but] they will age well and offer great opportunities for exploring the often subtle differences among Burgundy’s varying terroirs.” Furthermore, he and Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanee Conti both point out that 2007 is a great restaurant vintage, particularly in comparison to the two vintages that preceded it.
In our wine list reviews, we’ve penned plenty of forehead-flicking prose regarding the irresponsible use of 2005. Most of them are—and will be for several years to come—penance for the palate. Comparatively, those of 2006 aren’t quite as sadistic, but still deserve much more time on the rack before they’re ready to play nice. Hence, coming off the heels of those two bad boys, 2007 is a blessing for both diners and somms alike. So break out your party hat and go forth, but remember the wise words of famed importer, Becky Wasserman: “know thy producer.”
Note: It will be a short bit before these start popping up in frequency on NYC wine lists. For now, here’s where you can purchase them:
Gevrey Chambertin 2007, Faiveley
Where to buy: Burgundy Wine Company (212-691-9092)
Nuits St Georges 2007, Faiveley
Where to buy: Wally’s Wines and Spirits
Marsannay ‘Les Saint Jacques’ 2007, Domaine Bart
Where to buy: Garnet
Savigny-Les-Beaune 2007, Chadon de Briailles
Where to buy: Astor, Chambers, Burgundy Wine Company
Volnay ‘Les Mitans’ 2007, Hubert de Montille
Where to buy: Saratoga Wine Exchange, Zachy’s
And, a bonus nugget from The Pour post “Ode to Burgundy” (which includes a gracious WineChap shout out):
Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru ‘Île des Vergelesses’ 2001, Chandon Briailles
Where to buy: Astor Wines, Uva Wines
Where to drink: Bar Henry
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