Antonin Rodet Musigny

It is fascinating to me how these négoc Burgs, coming out of the most tortuous methods possible, almost require equally brutal handling to bring out their best. I jacked the cork (of course), so I filtered into a decanter, washed the bottle and poured it back in. The wine just sucked in oxygen, gained weight and depth over the half hour or so before we ate and rolled along. Had it with a beef and tofu noodle bowl, involving Parmesan …

Older Grand Cru Burgundy from disrespected negociants : Darker, though not really dark. Gorgeous sweet nose like mincemeat pie with meat, spice, dried fruits. Suave and silky with a great push. Balanced. Not a lot power, but the most complete wine of the tasting and the best dry-down with harmonies. Lovely stuff.

Tasting some forgotten burgundy with friends (The Twisted Vine) : color ruby with bricking. nose shows cola and some celery? palate with cola and secondary flavors, med weight and med finish. if you have it drink soon.