By: AJ McClellan
Last night was a blast, with several stunning wines getting opened around the table. Everyone knows I am a huge fan of the Burgundies, but I must say that the Azur Rose was hitting me in all the right places last night.
1999 Remoissenet Richebourg - This wine was in a great drinking window yesterday. The spice was perfect showing loads of cinnamon, close, and cooking spice. There was a subtle note of black cherry with a back end of limestone and worn leather.
2007 Dujac Clos st Denis - The 07 vintage gets a bad rap sometimes, but for drinking right now this is a vintage to stock up on. The Dujac was opulent and open showing bright Bing cherry, forest floor, mushrooms, and notes of anise. The wines acid was a little abrasive but with a hour in the glass the wine mellowed out and started to show some lovely soft tannins and fresh red fruit.
2014 Azur Rose – I am loving this rose right now. There is nothing like a great rose during the summer months and this bottle for only $35 is killing it! Soft strawberry with subtle notes of cherry extract and a hint of rose water. I could drink this wine all day long and never get tired of it.
Other wines for the night were 2013 Aubert CIX, 1970 Fonseca Port,1981 Gruaurd Larose, 2007 Beringer Private Reserve, 2009 Jack Quinn, 2012 Domain de la Cote Pinot Noir