I have yet to experience a Grand Cru Burgundy. It is my understanding that this vintage is either the greatest wine one may drink in a lifetime, or be disappointing given the expectation. Regardless, for Thanksgiving, a vintage would you recommend

Scott Burchard | Nov 2, 2021 | Category: Wine store

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EDWARD HUIZAR | Nov 2, 2021

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Randy Kemner | Nov 2, 2021

Scott, when you compare a Burgundy estate's village wine, premier cru and Grand Cru side-by-side you'll notice an uptick in intensity and weight as the vineyards get more prestigious. The monks figured this out 800 years ago! In my experience, however, Grand Cru wines really achieve that status only after time in the cellar which allows the wine to develop nuance and complexity, which may result in the greatest wine experience of one's lifetime. Young Grand Cru Burgundies, while full of promise, often don't deliver the thrills one expects from an exalted wine. Also, when selecting a vintage, a "celebrated" vintage usually means more ripeness and weight, which may or may not be what you're looking for as a Thanksgiving accompaniment. A "lesser" vintage to the critics may deliver more pleasure at the table. I know it sounds confusing, but that's what makes us even more mad for Burgundy's red wines! Whatever you choose, opening a Grand Cru Burgundy is always a time for celebration!

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