a first look at our editors’ most exciting new wines

Insider
Vol. 7, No. 11 | March 16, 2011

Marvin R. Shanken Editor and Publisher

A Members-Only, Weekly Publication

Burgundy is the theme of this week’s Insider, with 39 new releases of both reds and
whites. Chardonnays from famed grand cru vineyard Corton-Charlemagne and Pinot Noirs from
grand cru Clos de Vougeot and around the commune of Volnay, all tasted by Bruce Sanderson, lead
this week’s selections.
Heavyweights like Louis Jadot, Louis Latour and Joseph Drouhin all appear, but boutique Domaine
Bernard & Thierry Glantenay places two single-vineyard reds among the Hot Wines, on page 4.

FRANCE
Burgundy
Marquis d’Angerville
Volnay Clos des Ducs 2008
92 points | $120 | 110 cases imported | Red
Young and unevolved, showing a core of pure cherry, raspberry
and mineral notes buoyed by a lively structure. The tannins are
there, yet they’re ripe, and the finish goes on and on, with a spicy
aftertaste. Best from 2013 through 2024.—B.S.
Bonneau du Martray
Corton-Charlemagne 2008
92 points | $125 | 3,000 cases made | White
Offering a nice mix of citrus and mineral, with a hint of oak, this is
subtle and nuanced, with white peach, lemon and floral flavors. A
luminous white. Best from 2013 through 2027.—B.S.
Domaine Bernard & Thierry
Glantenay
Volnay Clos des Chênes 2008
92 points | $70 | 20 cases imported | Red
There’s density to this, but also a burst of cherry and strawberry
flavors. Verges on racy in structure, with a firm, tight finish involv-
ing some spicy oak and savory mineral elements. Needs time.
Best from 2013 through 2024.—B.S.
Domaine Bernard & Thierry
Glantenay
Volnay Les Brouillards 2008
92 points | $57 | 15 cases imported | Red
An alluring cherry-scented red, this offers both richness and
bright cherry, strawberry and rose flavors. Fresh and beautifully
balanced, with a lingering, berry- and mineral-filled finish. Best
from 2012 through 2023.—B.S.
Louis Jadot
Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes 2007
92 points | $103 | 25 cases imported | White
Delicious and ready to enjoy, this white is full of toast, butter-
scotch, apple pie and sweet baking spices. Rich and creamy, with
a fresh buttered pastry, lime and mineral aftertaste. Drink now
through 2018.—B.S.
Louis Latour
Corton-Charlemagne 2008
92 points | $100 | 3,500 cases made | White
An opulent style, boasting honey, peach, citrus, vanilla and pastry
aromas and flavors. Very smooth and almost viscous in texture,
yet stays fresh and long on the finish, with an attractive toasty
aftertaste. Drink now through 2027.—B.S.

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Denis Mortet
Clos de Vougeot 2007
92 points | $342 | 5 cases imported | Red
Licorice and spice notes mark this burly red, which is more about
muscle and spice than finesse, yet shows intensity, balance and
length. There’s texture and potential. Best from 2013 through
2027.—B.S.
Manuel Olivier
Clos de Vougeot 2008
92 points | $99 | 41 cases made | Red
This solid red is concentrated, exhibiting a mix of red and black
cherry, backed by both lively acidity and dusty tannins. A bit
square in the end, with a compact finish, but also plenty of fruit.
Best from 2014 through 2028.—B.S.
Domaine Perrot-Minot
Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes Vieilles Vignes 2007
92 points | $188 | 5 cases imported | Red
This enticing red leads off with floral and sandalwood aromas,
building with cherry, strawberry and mineral notes as it develops
on the palate. Shows terrific harmony, with a lingering spicy after-
taste. Best from 2012 through 2023.—B.S.
Jacques Prieur
Clos Vougeot 2008
92 points | $203 | 15 cases imported | Red
A red full of macerated cherry, vanilla, sweet spices and mineral,
this is both stylish and powerful. Still a bit rigid, but well-propor-
tioned, with grip on the finish. Just a bit rustic in the end. Best
from 2014 through 2030.—B.S.
Jacques Prieur
Volnay Clos des Santenots 2008
92 points | $130 | 10 cases imported | Red
A powerhouse, yet with refined, complex flavors of violet, rasp-
berry and cherry and a silky texture. This actually turns more
ethereal and elegant as it builds to a long, smoky finish. Best from
2012 through 2023.—B.S.
Marquis d’Angerville
Volnay Caillerets 2008
91 points | $90 | 30 cases imported | Red
Round in style, displaying cherry, pomegranate and sweet spice
notes from oak. Delicate in flavor, with ample weight and intensity
to carry it to a long conclusion. Best from 2013 through 2022.—B.S.
Marquis d’Angerville
Volnay Clos des Angles 2008
91 points | $80 | 35 cases imported | Red
Concentrated, this red delivers cherry, wild berry and spice fla-
vors. There’s some heat in the mix, along with a firm finish and a
mineral aftertaste. This is a wild version that needs time to settle
down. Best from 2013 through 2022.—B.S.
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Marquis d’Angerville
Volnay Fremiet 2008
91 points | $70 | 60 cases imported | Red
An enticing red, offering sweet cherry, strawberry, floral and
mineral notes. Intense yet smooth, with balance, if showing a bit
of heat today. There’s fine length, so give this time. Best from 2013
through 2024.—B.S.
Marquis d’Angerville
Volnay Taillepieds 2008
91 points | $90 | 100 cases imported | Red
The cherry, raspberry and mineral flavors are precise and persis-
tent, courtesy of the firm structure and refined tannins. Everything
is there, but this is taut and needs time to relax. Best from 2013
through 2024.—B.S.
Simon Bize & Fils
Corton-Charlemagne 2007
91 points | $140 | 100 cases made | White
A firm, stony white, packed with aromas and flavors of lime, citro-
nella and rain on hot, wet limestone. Racy in structure, this stays
defined and lingers long on the finish. Best from 2012 through
2025.—B.S.
Simon Bize & Fils
Savigny-lès-Beaune Aux Grands Liards 2007
91 points | $45 | 750 cases made | Red
A delicious red, harmonious and supple, with floral, spice, straw-
berry and cherry aromas and flavors. There’s a firm underlying
structure that keeps it all focused, with a long mineral aftertaste.
Best from 2013 through 2021.—B.S.
Simon Bize & Fils
Savigny-lès-Beaune White Aux Vergelesses 2007
91 points | $42 | 125 cases made | White
This well-defined white offers a lemon candy note, with a whiff of
clove and an underlying mineral element. Builds nicely on the pal-
ate to a long, mineral- and toast-infused aftertaste. Best from 2012
through 2020.—B.S.
Chanson Père & Fils
Beaune Champimonts Domaine 2008
91 points | $70 | 325 cases made | Red
Lean and elegant, with a compact vein of strawberry, cherry and
spice flavors. It’s all in the right proportions, with a lingering finish
of mineral and licorice. Very detailed and refined. Best from 2013
through 2023.—B.S.
Chanson Père & Fils
Beaune Teurons Domaine 2008
91 points | $60 | 666 cases made | Red
Beautifully proportioned, offering strawberry, cherry, flowers and
mineral aromas and flavors. It’s very harmonious and vibrant,
tightening on the finish. Cherry and mineral accents linger. Best
from 2012 through 2020.—B.S.
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Chanson Père & Fils
Corton White Vergennes Domaine des Héritiers
P.Chanson 2008
91 points | $150 | 125 cases made | White
Rich, round and well-marked by tasty oak, this white offers ample
volume and flesh to cover its firm structure. Peach and citrus
notes abound, while oak spice plays a bigger role than mineral for
now. Best from 2014 through 2025.—B.S.
Alex Gambal
Corton-Charlemagne 2008
91 points | $125 | 100 cases made | White
Bordering on tropical fruit, with peach, apricot, citrus and also
toast and mineral aromas and flavors. Picks up oak spice and
mineral, settling in nicely by the lingering finish. Best from 2014
through 2027.—B.S.
Jacques Prieur
Beaune Grèves 2008
91 points | $82 | 15 cases imported | Red
Candied cherry and oak spice flavors are matched to a firm,
linear structure in this red. It picks up a mineral vein that persists
through the finish. Turns purer with air. Best from 2013 through
2022.—B.S.
Jacques Prieur
Volnay-Santenots 2008
91 points | $110 | 10 cases imported | Red
Starts out with plenty of spice-clove, nutmeg and cardamom-with
an underlying base of black cherry and earth. Shows some power
and weight, with a dose of mineral on the lingering finish. Best
from 2013 through 2024.—B.S.
Jean-Marc Vincent
Santenay Le Beaurepaire 2008
91 points | $46 | 15 cases imported | Red
This supple red is highlighted with floral and spice aromas and
flavors. Harmonious and intense, with bright acidity and a long,
mineral- and spice-filled aftertaste. Enjoyable now. Drink now
through 2020.—B.S.
Marquis d’Angerville
Volnay Champans 2008
90 points | $90 | 110 cases imported | Red
The sweet oak dominates the delicate berry fruit in this red now,
making the wine slightly angular and awkward. It’s elegant and
silky, however, so give it some time to integrate. Shows nice
length. Best from 2013 through 2023.—B.S.
Albert Bichot
Beaune Clos de l’Ermitage 2008
90 points | $32 | 100 cases imported | Red
Full of juicy cherry, raspberry and spice flavors, this red is enjoy-
able now and should develop nicely over the medium term. Fine
balance and length. Drink now through 2016.—B.S.
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Simon Bize & Fils
Savigny-lès-Beaune Aux Guettes 2007
90 points | $46 | 150 cases made | Red
Both earthy and rich, this red wraps its fleshy texture around a
core of black cherry, licorice and spice flavors. Tightly wound in
the end, but long, with a mineral finish. Best from 2013 through
2022.—B.S.
Simon Bize & Fils
Savigny-lès-Beaune Aux Vergelesses 2007
90 points | $48 | 750 cases made | Red
This is floral, spicy and concentrated, with rose, cherry and veg-
etal flavors. Balanced and elegant, lending a burst of mineral on
the finish. Best from 2013 through 2021.—B.S.
Simon Bize & Fils
Savigny-lès-Beaune White 2007
90 points | $26 | 1,000 cases made | White
A rich white, with a layer of mineral adding complexity to the lem-
on and apple tart notes. Vibrant and long, with a mouthwatering
finish and a butterscotch aftertaste. Drink now through 2014.—B.S.
Joseph Drouhin
Beaune Clos des Mouches 2008
90 points | $89 | 500 cases imported | Red
Needs some aeration to unwind, picking up steam with juicy
cherry and berry flavors all matched to a vibrant, elegant frame.
Fine ripeness and saturation on the lingering finish. Best from
2013 through 2024.—B.S.
Louis Latour
Beaune Perrières 2008
90 points | $60 | 250 cases made | Red
Oak spice offsets the juicy raspberry note in this vibrant red. Just
a touch dry on the finish, but the fruit and elegant profile is com-
pelling. Nice fruity aftertaste. Best from 2012 through 2010.—B.S.
Meo-Camuzet Frère & Soeurs
Fixin Clos du Chapitre 2008
90 points | $71 | 5 cases imported | Red
Dark and meaty, this concentrated red offers black cherry and
blackberry aromas and flavors. Dense and a bit rustic, with iron
and earth tones, finishing long. Best from 2012 through 2018.—B.S.
Perrot-Minot
Chambolle-Musigny Les Echanges Vieilles Vignes 2007
90 points | $195 | 50 cases imported | Red
A seductive red, silky and elegant, offering cherry, raspberry and
mineral flavors. Harmonious and approachable now, with a linger-
ing touch of spice on the finish. Drink now through 2018.—B.S.
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HOT WINES
These are the most exciting discoveries from our editors’ most recent tastings, pub-
lished exclusively in Wine Spectator Insider. They are high-scoring, low-production
wines from around the world that may be difficult to find, but are worth seeking out.

Domaine Bernard & Thierry Antonin Guyon

Glantenay
Volnay Les Caillerets 2008
94 points | $72 | 10 cases imported | Red
So clean and pure, this is both incisive and ethereal, boasting
strawberry, raspberry, floral and mineral aromas and flavors. Preci-
sion, balance and an endless, haunting floral, berry and mineral
aftertaste complete the picture. Best from 2013 through 2025.
From France.—B.S.
Albert Bichot
Corton-Charlemagne Domaine du Pavillon 2008
93 points | $110 | 30 cases imported | White
Intensely mineral, with lime blossom, chalk and apple flavors
swirling around the stony core. Lean but well-muscled, with
plenty of ripeness and beautiful harmony. The lingering, tensile
finish offers citrus and mineral. Best from 2014 through 2030.
From France.—B.S.
Corton-Charlemagne 2008
93 points | $160 | 60 cases imported | White
Citrus blossom and lemon cake aromas are augmented by apple
and stone flavors as this intense white remains persistent and
harmonious. There’s a hint of smoke and a creamy, lemony finish.
Best from 2013 through 2025. From France.—B.S.
Maison Jessiaume
Corton-Charlemagne 2008
93 points | $80 | 50 cases made | White
A rich, smoky white, this nonetheless has a laserlike structure driv-
ing its lemon, apple, pineapple and chalk aromas and flavors. Taut
and linear, with an aftertaste of saline and mineral. Best from 2014
through 2030. From France.—B.S.

Domaine Bernard & Thierry

Glantenay
Volnay Les Santenots 2008
93 points | $67 | 15 cases imported | Red
A high-toned, floral style, evoking rose, strawberry and raspberry
aromas and flavors. There’s just a hint of oak disrupting the har-
mony today, but this is long and mineral-infused on the finish, so
be patient. Best from 2013 through 2024. From France.—B.S.

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