Sunday, May 6, 2012

2005 Paul Pernot Beaune 'Clos de Dessus des Marconnets'


Source: Zachys

Consumption Date: 5/6/2012

Notes: Mild aroma, mostly of spice, but with a hint of wood.  Big, bold, fruity flavor (mostly dark cherry) with a broad supporting spiciness.  More fruit, spices, and a note of dry wood on the moderate finish.  Mild to moderate tannin.

For a village level wine, this has been a bit of a pleasant surprise.  Although it lacks the “funk” and the complexity of a higher level Burgundy, it has lot of enjoyable Pinot character, especially the fruit and spice.  Another example of the magic of Burgundy at a very reasonable price (I’ve had Oregon Pinots at twice the price that deliver half the enjoyment of this wine).  This would be an excellent candidate for an (almost) everyday wine.  Excellent value.

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