Finding 2007 Burgundy's place in history
12.10.2009 / By David Hinkle
Vintage comparisons not only make for lively arguments, but also help divine the future evolution of a young wine before us.  The 2007 vintage, being just released, was on everyone's mind -- so we made a point during our tastings to open a couple older bottles, with the intention of finding 2007's "historic" place in the pantheon of Burgundy past.

The experience of tasting again through a number of 2007s, however, was a revelation and almost made me forget the topic at hand.  It was as if the wines were just bottled yesterday.  I remembered sampling the same wines just after the harvest, when the pure sensation of smelling and tasting fresh raspberries was undeniable.  The fresh-fruit, pure Pinot core of the wines was still vibrant, but now a touch of spice was becoming evident, too.  They were, in a word, delicious. continue reading >>

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2007 Fred Magnien red Burgundy
5.15.2009
Yet it’s almost a crime that the best of 2007, even from such an outstanding producer like Frédéric Magnien, will be lost on the larger population of wine lovers looking for punch rather than pleasure. But if you are a savvy collector and are paying attention to what the leading critics have said about Magnien’s 2007s, there is no question that you will be amply rewarded. continue reading >>

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