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Vintage 1928

Burgundy / Fine and fragrant. Some great wines, long-lived and still excellent.  Spring started well and hopes were high until May frost in Chablis and later on serious hail in the Côte de Nuits severely reduced the crop size. The summer that followed was hot. Harvest started in early October. The better terroirs in the Côte de Beaune in particular made great wines. As in Bordeaux, the 1928 Burgundies are sturdier compared to the 1929s.

Burgundy 1928 Reds: The red wines of Burgundy from the 1928 vintage have a reputation for being wines of modest quality. These wines are characterized by their aged appearance and relatively limited aging potential.

Appearance: The 1928 Burgundy reds typically exhibit a brick-red to amber color, reflecting their considerable age.

Nose: On the nose, the 1928 Burgundy reds offer aromas of dried red fruits, forest floor, and earthy notes. While they lack the vibrancy of wines from more exceptional vintages, they still possess a certain charm.

Palate: In the mouth, the 1928 Burgundy reds are marked by their delicate and often resolved tannins. The acidity levels can vary, but the wines tend to be lighter in body and lack the depth and concentration found in more outstanding Burgundy vintages. Flavors of dried cherries and subtle herbal elements can be detected.

Overall Impressions: The Burgundy 1928 vintage is generally regarded as a modest vintage in terms of wine quality. The challenging weather conditions during the growing season resulted in wines that lack the complexity and aging potential of Burgundy's finest years.

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1928 Pommard Epenots Dr. Barolet bottling. 94pts The mood is right tonight because I am with my gorgeous woman at the French Laundry in our home terroir of Napa Valley. I wanted to bring something tonight that would compliment the Perigord truffle dishes that were in season this autumn. Head sommelier Dennis recommended we open pour straight without decanting, so as to to capture the delicacy and earthiness the '28 Epenot had to offer. Remember, Epenot can be a tannic monster in its youth, but with 84 years of age and the substantial sediment that had been thrown swiringling in the bottom of this bottle, we hoped it was going to be soft and sexy.The nose was splendid right off the first inhale! Wow, major wet madrone forest floor smell, damp leaves live you are out chantrelle hunting. The color is stunning gypsy exotic ruby red, and glimmering back up in our faces off off the array silver ware on our table for two. (some have said that Barolet may have spiked a little Chateauneuf in old negociant acquisitions like this, but this bottle seems all pristine Burgundy all the way to me!) Then to the palate; oh my goodness this is so smooth, no harsh edges whatsoever obviously but the impressive thing is the sheer weight on the mid palate of this wine while it simultaneously floats with bright sweet plum flesh and acidity. The flavors are more dark and brooding than the northern communes for me. And acidity here is the key to this wine's longevity, it just keeps delivering the one-two punch of acid refreshing the tounge then pow the fruit strikes you. Its a completely pleasurable knockout!
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Beaune, Burgundy

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