2005 Burgundy

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2005 Burgundy: Estates to Watch

A preview of this monumental year finds ripe, fleshy reds that show terroir in spades, plus high quality whites

Bruce Sanderson
Issue: May 31, 2007

The quality of the 2005 vintage for red Burgundy is stupendous. It is simply the best young vintage I have ever tasted. While the wines are still resting in bottle or barrel in the cellars of Burgundy, I urge you to place your prearrival orders with fine-wine retailers to claim a share of this treasure trove.

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