I bought a few bottles of this a few years ago, trying to find a good value Bourgogne, which should be easier in years like 2002. I think I paid $35, and in hindsight I am not unhappy with the return on investment. Some browning near the rim. Cherries, brown earth, stalk, musky minerals with a touch of dried ginger and brown sugar. The palate was initially a little unfriendly, but opened up nicely to show sweet fruits, glacé cherries, stalk, pepper, minerals and a touch of sap on the finish. Pleasantly weighted but not terribly complex. Drink over the short term.
Rated : 87 Points
Tasted : Nov09
Alcohol : 12.5%
Price : $35
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2009-2012
Source : Cellar
Website : A.-F. Gros
When I first tried this it was certainly hard going when first opened. I left a bottle to see if it would get any better. Will have to hop into it.
Yes it has softened. My previous bottle was in Jan 2007; this was much nicer.
Just found an old note that sites 92/100. Must have been a pre-calibration day. It’s obviously not good enough to rate as noicey-noice.
I remember not liking this much either on release. All gone now though.