About the Book
In this book, Clive Coates, a Master of Wine who has spent four decades of his distinguished career in Burgundy, shares his vast insider’s knowledge of one of the world’s most exciting, complex, and intractable wine regions. Personal rather than encyclopedic, and informed by Coates’s unparalleled access to regular, extensive tastings, this book imparts the author’s philosophy and expertise as to how best approach, appreciate, and discuss the wines of Burgundy. Coates updates and supplements the domaine profiles featured in his two previous books, Côte D’Or and The Wines of Burgundy with new in-depth assessments of specific vineyards. Divided into three sections—Vineyard Profiles, Domaine Profiles, and Vintage Assessments—My Favorite Burgundies considers the leading vineyards and today’s top estates, and features detailed maps and a wealth of tasting notes that reflect how the wine develops as it ages. Enlivened by Coates’s singular, firsthand knowledge and precise descriptions, this is an indispensable guide for amateur and professional enophiles alike.
About the Author
Clive Coates, MW (Master of Wine), is a renowned wine writer. His fine wine magazine, The Vine, was published from 1984 to 2005. His books include An Encyclopedia of the Wines and Domaines of France, The Wines of Burgundy, and The Wines of Bordeaux (all from UC Press).
Table of Contents
Preface
Part One - VINEYARD PROFILES
Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatières, 2006
Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Caillerets, 2007
Meursault, Les Genevrières, 2008
Volnay, Les Santenots, 2005
Nuits-Saint-Georges, Les Saint-Georges, 2005 and 2006
Vosne-Romanée, Premier Cru
Echézeaux and Grands Echézeaux
Romanée-Saint-Vivant
Richebourg
Clos de Vougeot, 2005
Chanbolle-Musigny, Les Amoureuses, 2005
Bonnes-Mares
Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos-Saint-Jacques, 2005, 2002 and 1999
Part Two - DOMAINE PROFILES
The Hospices de Beaune
Marquis d'Angerville
Denis Bachelet
Bonneau de Martray
Sylvain Cathiard
Bruno Clair
Dujac
Fourrier
Jean-Noël Gagnard
Grivot
Anne Gros
Michel Gros
Comtes Lafon
Lamarche
Clos des Lambrays
Leroy
Vicomte de Liger-Belair
Pousse d'Or
Ponsot
Ramonet
Romanée-Conti
Roty
Roulot
Armand Rousseau
Clos de Tart
De Vogüé
Part Three - VINTAGE ASSESSMENTS
When To Drink Your Burgundy
About the Assessments
Chablis
The Chablis Grands Crus
Grands Crus, 2010
Grands Crus, 2009
Grands Crus, 2008
The Three Year On Tastings
Savigny-Lès-Beaune, Premier Cru, 2009
2009
Savigny-Lès-Beaune, Premier Cru, 2008
2008
2007
2006
2005
The Ten Year On Tastings
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1995
1990
Part Four - OBSERVATIONS
Premature Oxidation of White Burgundy
Biodynamism
So You Think Today's Burgundies are Brilliant?
What Are Winemakers Doing About Global Warming?
