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Tension in Pinot Noir: Comments on Burgundy in 2008 & 2009

Tension in Pinot Noir: Comments on Burgundy in 2008 & 2009

By Sun, Mar 06, 2011 11:55AM UTC View Comments Tension in Pinot Noir: Comments on Burgundy in 2008 & 2009

While there is currently much hype about the 2009 vintage throughout Europe, including Burgundy, my experience to date – while limited – suggests consistently high levels of ripeness and low levels of acidity, thus, inadequate tension in many wines. While 2009 is a far better vintage than the dessicated  2003, I agree with commentator Alan...

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