We had a Spanish tasting just before, but in the end, we did go back to Burgundy. We just couldn’t ignore these amazing wines that were on the wine list.
I’m no stranger to Guilbert-Gillet he’s one of my favorite red producers right now with unmatched drinkability. Unfortunately, small production and insane hype mean it’s difficult to get at all, even more so for a decent price. This wine again was an absolute stunner.
Then we have Kei Shogai. His prices are high from release, but the quality is really there. He is a divisive figure in Burgundy. He is a character for sure one that’s solely focused on making the best wine he can and not on making friends.
Sylvain Cathiard, another well known name in Burgundy. My third time drinking it, and it’s just not my thing. Granted, two times were hot vintages, but I think at this price point, you need to hit every time.
##Guilbert-Gillet Chorey-Lès-Beaune Les Baumonts 2022
Tasting note:
Aromatic nose, florals, red fruits, vanilla, cherry, nice acidity, and long finish.
Ready to go even at such a young age, high drinkability, lovely nose, and fruit forward. I just love this style, pure hedonistic fun. I’m lucky enough to have had the chance to buy a few to see what some age will do.
Price: €190
##Kei Shogai Chassagne-Montrachet Fontaine Sot 2023
Tasting note:
Flinty nose, white peach, white flowers, lemon, elegant butter note, wet stone minerality, fresh acidity and very long finish.
Super young but so enjoyable already, the fruit felt very pristine/clean difficult how else to describe it, kind of an ethereal quality. Absolute stunner which for sure will only get better with some age, but then again when you get the chance to try just do it.
Price: €450
##Kei Shogai Pommard Poisot 2023
Tasting note:
Smoky nose, roses, ripe red fruit, red currant, oak, tea, spices, and a lingering finish.
This one clearly needs some more time to truly get to its high point. Right now, the nose is absolutely lovely, but the palate lets it down a bit and needs to integrate some more. The nose reminded me of Koji et Hwa white label I had, although a bit more stern and floral.
Price: €420
##Sylvian Cathiard Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers 2020
Tasting note:
Ripe black fruit, jammy red fruit, lots of spice, vanilla, High alcohol coming through and a long finish.
It actually reminded me more of a northern Rhône Syrah than a Pinot Noir from Burgundy.
Super dense and ripe, I can see this needing some more time to get to a better point. Confusing wine for me since if you really like this style, you would be way cheaper off by getting a really good Syrah. To me, overpriced and disappointing. This will be the last Sylvain Cathiard I will buy.
Price: €390
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I find the Poisot very mediocre for the price, I’m glad the GG was good I had some not so great experiences with the ‘22, but maybe it’s time to check back in.
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We had a Spanish tasting just before, but in the end, we did go back to Burgundy. We just couldn’t ignore these amazing wines that were on the wine list.
I’m no stranger to Guilbert-Gillet he’s one of my favorite red producers right now with unmatched drinkability. Unfortunately, small production and insane hype mean it’s difficult to get at all, even more so for a decent price. This wine again was an absolute stunner.
Then we have Kei Shogai. His prices are high from release, but the quality is really there. He is a divisive figure in Burgundy. He is a character for sure one that’s solely focused on making the best wine he can and not on making friends.
Sylvain Cathiard, another well known name in Burgundy. My third time drinking it, and it’s just not my thing. Granted, two times were hot vintages, but I think at this price point, you need to hit every time.
##Guilbert-Gillet Chorey-Lès-Beaune Les Baumonts 2022
Tasting note:
Aromatic nose, florals, red fruits, vanilla, cherry, nice acidity, and long finish.
Ready to go even at such a young age, high drinkability, lovely nose, and fruit forward. I just love this style, pure hedonistic fun. I’m lucky enough to have had the chance to buy a few to see what some age will do.
Price: €190
##Kei Shogai Chassagne-Montrachet Fontaine Sot 2023
Tasting note:
Flinty nose, white peach, white flowers, lemon, elegant butter note, wet stone minerality, fresh acidity and very long finish.
Super young but so enjoyable already, the fruit felt very pristine/clean difficult how else to describe it, kind of an ethereal quality. Absolute stunner which for sure will only get better with some age, but then again when you get the chance to try just do it.
Price: €450
##Kei Shogai Pommard Poisot 2023
Tasting note:
Smoky nose, roses, ripe red fruit, red currant, oak, tea, spices, and a lingering finish.
This one clearly needs some more time to truly get to its high point. Right now, the nose is absolutely lovely, but the palate lets it down a bit and needs to integrate some more. The nose reminded me of Koji et Hwa white label I had, although a bit more stern and floral.
Price: €420
##Sylvian Cathiard Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers 2020
Tasting note:
Ripe black fruit, jammy red fruit, lots of spice, vanilla, High alcohol coming through and a long finish.
It actually reminded me more of a northern Rhône Syrah than a Pinot Noir from Burgundy.
Super dense and ripe, I can see this needing some more time to get to a better point. Confusing wine for me since if you really like this style, you would be way cheaper off by getting a really good Syrah. To me, overpriced and disappointing. This will be the last Sylvain Cathiard I will buy.
Price: €390
I find the Poisot very mediocre for the price, I’m glad the GG was good I had some not so great experiences with the ‘22, but maybe it’s time to check back in.