The Graileys class cafeteria was a bit quiet last Friday. I suppose most of our members were wined-out from the previous night’s simultaneous tastings of vintage First Growths in the front room and California Cabernets in the back room. Member Mary F walked in with a few cases to load in her cage. For the task at hand, she opened a bottle of 1995 Louis Jadot Clos des Ursules. This has always been one of my personal go-to red Burgs as I love this wine’s typically elegant, well-defined structure. I loved the wine’s pretty aromatics from the first pour but the palate seemed austere, muted and a bit clipped on the finish. It did open up to reveal delicate notes of hibiscus, cherries, raspberries, red currant and cranberry. A subtle touch of espresso and toasty oak added complexity. The well-defined palate was consistent with the nose, dominated by bright red fruits. This was medium-bodied with a silky texture and vigorous acidity. With time in the glass, the high-toned red fruits, elegance and finesse were typical Clos des Ursules to me but I was expecting a bit more on the finish. Drink now. The vineyard of Clos des Ursules is a seven-acre sub-plot within Beaune’s premier cru vineyard of Vignes Franches; this is a monopole plot owned by the Jadot family since 1826.