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2005 Burgundy Barrel Tasting
A preview of this monumental year finds ripe, fleshy reds that show terroir in spades, plus high quality whites
The quality of the 2005 vintage for red Burgundy is stupendous. It is simply the best young vintage I have tasted in my 17 years working in the wine business. While the wines are still resting in bottle or barrel in Burgundy cellars, I urge you to place your pre-arrival orders with fine-wine retailers to claim a share of this treasure trove.
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