Olivier Bernstein Olivier Bernstein Charmes-Chambertin, France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

Olivier Bernstein

Other · Pinot Noir
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91 /100
Reviews
12
professional

Vintages

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2008 Other 91/100
Pinot Noir
NV

Community Reviews

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90.8
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93
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Taster #4290 · Nov 29, 2024
93/100
Much more depth than 07', and richer with high acidity, still has time to come around, but a beautiful wine.
2008 vintage
Taster #2220 · Nov 20, 2024
91/100
Drank with burgundy group - Bright red fruit profile. High acid and lacks stuffing. Drinking well but not GC in weight or nuance. Medium red, no fading or meniscus. Still seems a bit young but not sure if it's going to get much better.
2008 vintage
Taster #3453 · Mar 10, 2023
89/100
Un Charmes qui en manque….le nez est assez joli, sur les fruits rouges. La bouche révèle un vin austère, avec une bonne structure équilibrée, de la fraîcheur, mais vraiment peu de fruit. C'est assez bon, mais il n'a pas la dimension d'un grand cru, ni même d'un premier. 89 pts
2008 vintage
Taster #3453 · Sep 14, 2019
90/100
Nez expressif sur les cerises. Belle attaque, lisse, marquée par l’élevage, c’est charmeur en texture, rien ne dépasse. Ça manque toutefois de fond et de longueur. Agréable mais rien d’excitant, il n’a pas la profondeur d’un grand cru, plutôt au niveau d’un petit premier cru ou des meilleurs villages de Gevrey. 89-90 pts
2008 vintage
Taster #4539 · Mar 2, 2019
90/100
Nose of black currants, mildly spiced oak with woody scents, velvety tannins...leaves an after taste of dried longans
2008 vintage
Taster #0104 · Jun 17, 2018
92/100
KYCellar June 2018 Tasting (HK) : High-pitched raspberry coulis, bright acidity with smoky cherry pit. Floral and bright with smooth texture. The zingy acidity is slightly volatile.
2008 vintage
Taster #5401 · Mar 22, 2014
HDH Auction (Tru - Chicago, IL) : Lots of warm, red fruits on the nose with a touch of light florals. The palate was firm and pretty one dimensional at this point - mostly cherry and some cranberry. Hold.
2008 vintage
Taster #1078 · Mar 22, 2014
90/100
HDH auction tasting at Tru; 3/21/2014-3/22/2014 (Chicago, IL) : The darkest of the three '08 Bernsteins I've tasted this weekend. Lots of dark fruit and oak on the nose. The palate is similarly dark and moderately complex. A faint hit of cough syrup, this comes off just a little hot on the back end.
2008 vintage
Taster #4443 · Mar 22, 2014
91/100
Wines Tasted at HDH Auction (Tru - Chicago IL) : Open a couple of hours before tasted. Dense, black fruit that has very good concentration but seems backward and brooding for now. Similar to another bottle from several months ago that got more air before serving, but improved with more time in glass.
2008 vintage
Taster #4443 · Oct 17, 2013
91/100
Some Burgundy with Dinner (The Bristol - Chicago IL) : Open almost 5 hours before serving, 2 of which in decanter. Lots of powerful black fruit aromas with with lots of new oak spice. More balanced and meaty spices emerged with more air including hints of black pepper and anise. Dense, powerful and concentrated on palate as well. Still lots of baby fat.
2008 vintage
Taster #6059 · Mar 15, 2012
89/100
Oliver Bernstein Tasting (Fix St James, Sydney) : Cherries, some spice and floral elements. Palate isn't as nice as the nose, it is a touch on the lean side and the acid sticks out slightly.
2008 vintage
Taster #4443 · Dec 4, 2011
91/100
Knightsbridge Holiday Burgundy Sale (Northbrook, IL) : Red and black cherry on nose, which continue onto palate along with a bit of blackberry as well. Moderate spice, well structured. This wine will need a few years to integrate better, but is already showing some very good power and intensity on the finish.
2008 vintage
Taster #2659 · Dec 4, 2011
92/100
Grand Burgundy Tasting (Knightsbridge Wine Shop (Northbrook, IL)) : Super nutty funk on the nose. Great finish. Texture is beautiful - silky and clean.
2008 vintage
Taster #2693 · Sep 25, 2010
Ripe with lots of oak spice in its youth. Forward styling. Floral notes. Nice density. Round front; firm finish. Pretty wine.
2008 vintage
Taster #4443 · Apr 29, 2010
Olivier Bernstein Cuverie Visit and Tasting (Gevrey-Chambertin) : Tasting at Bernstein cuverie. Black fruit with subtle spice. Slightly backward, plus needing more time for new oak to further integrate. Patience required, 90-92 point potential.
2008 vintage