2005 Burgundy Tasting @ Brix in Singapore

2005 Burgundy Tasting @ Brix in Singapore

The 2005 vintage was outstanding everywhere in France, especially the 2 Bs. Bordeaux and Burgundy.

The profile of the vintage is definitely more red fruit than black. There is a marvelous refreshing mineral feels which made these wines lively and dynamic – perhaps most predicted surpassing 1990, 1999 and 2002.

As below is our review of 4 2005 Burgundian wines, 1 white and 3 reds from a recent tasting put together by Wine Nirvana and Brix Wine Shop in Singapore.

2005 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Puligny-Montrachet
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune

Producer Profile: Etienne de Montille took over the running of this estate in 2001 from its former owners, Credit Foncier. The estate owns some 20 hectares in size, producing wines from 20 different appellations. 25% are ‘Crus’, 25% village wines and 50% are regional wines – both red and white. Since then, yields have been drastically reduced and the wines are handled much more sympathetically in the cellar so that the quality of the fruit dominates the oak.

Etienne also makes the wines at his family’s Volnay estate. Most wine lovers, especially white lovers tend to perceive the wines from this estate is an exemplary model to what Puligny Montrachet can achieve and please. The wines from Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet remains reasonably priced and are within reach to the average consumer.

酒: T22042008. 13.0%. 100% Chardonnay. Surrounded by 1er Cru vineyards, the fruit, which goes into the bottle, is derived from a single vineyard along the northern extremity of Puligny-Montrachet, just next to the Meursault appellation. Vibrant, yet classy with some citrus, white fruit, and floral notes. Medium-bodied, mineral, there’s superb acidity and fine length, and a fine village considering its once 1er Cru status.Medium finish. Drinkable now. Best drink between 2010 to 2013.

2005 Domaine Amiot-Servelle Chambolle-Musigny
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits

Producer Profile: This 7 hectares estate owned and managed by Christian and Elisabeth Amiot whom are highly regarded and considered one of the premier producers in Chambolle Musigny. The vineyards are today managed biodynamically and the wines have gotten better and better. The style of wine produced here is classic Chambolle; supple, elegant and intense. Visit website.

酒: T22042008. 13.0% 100% Pinot Noir. Young and restrained with a mix of ripe bright cranberry, and raspberry coating the palate. Medium-bodied, good depth at the front end with lovely spice and floral nuance which brightens the fruit. Fleshy, soft-spoken finish. Sipped past as the hour went by. Enjoyable now. Drink from 2008 to 2012.

2005 Domaine Alain Burguet Gevrey-Chambertin Mes Favorites Vieilles Vignes
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits

Producer Profile: A biodynamic producer since the 1970s. Today, the estate is owned and managed by Alain Burguet and assisted by his two sons, Jean-Luc and Eric. The wines are aged for some 18 to 22 months in 5% to 100% new oak. The estate covers the following sites: Chambolle Musigny – “Les Chardannes”, Gevrey Chambertin – En Billard, En Reniard, La Justice, Tradition, Mes Favorites Vieilles Vignes, “Les Champeaux”, Vosne Romanee – “Les Rouges du Dessus” and Chambertin “Clos de Beze”. Visit website.

酒: T22042008. 13.0%. 100% Pinot Noir. Dense, dark cherry, wood and spice. A heavy palate of dominating tannins that tightens the palate while maintaining a clean and fresh style. With further air, some floral petals and cherry. Good medium finish. Drink between 2013 to 2021.

2005 Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine Pernand Vergelesses lle des Vergelesses
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune

Producer Profile: Located in Cote de Beaune, this 18th century estate is now run by Christine Dubreuil-Fontaine, guided by father Bernard. Covering some 20 hectares from 20 different plots, i.e. Pernand, Savigny, Aloxe, Pommard and Volnay, the wines are made traditionally with aging for some 12 to 18 months in oak before bottled and release. Visit website.

酒: T22042008. 13.0%. 100% Pinot Noir. Primarily cherry, black currant. Medium-bodied, with good tannin structure and balanced acidity. A fine but still closed wine at this point in time. Medium finish. Drink between 2010 to 2018.

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