Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose has cherries with a minty note. Also some sandalwood. Slight tannins. This is still drinking young. Good cherry fruit. Kept getting better with air. Nice balance. Good finish. Even though this is "just" a village level wine, I would let this cellar for a while longer (or give it some air).
Serafin has always been a great source of "value" in Burgundy although "value" in Burgundy is relevant. Ruby in color, a bit flat though clear. The nose has cherries, some rhubarb, but it is ripe (nothing green). Also a bit of spice. Medium bodied. On the palate, this is a bit one dimensional. Perhaps it is just young. Nice cherry fruit and some toasted oak. Moderate finish. A bit disappointing as there is little value left. drink over the next seven to ten years. Better with food. This would work well with roasted chicken.
Garnet in color, opaque and bright. The nose is quite tight. Even with a lot of coaxing, this seemed closed for business. On the palate, this is a bit more open, especially with some air. Black cherry fruit, some cherries and spice. Good mouthfeel and balance. Long finish. This needs another five to ten years and should drink well for ten to fifteen after that. This would work well with a Wild Mushroom Risotto.
Well, this was one of the better values I have had in Burgundy in a while. It was $70 on release with current vintages retailing for $110 or so. Pop and pour, this seems to be at peak or just getting there. It improved in the first thirty minutes and then held until the bottle was empty. Light ruby in color. A bit pale. The nose is strong though with cherries and a slight earthy funk. Maybe just a bit of spice. On the palate, this has nice layering of fruit (cherries) and earth. Good balance. Persistent finish. It went very well with food. Delicious but also contemplative.
Purple/ruby in color. The nose has cherries, sandalwood and slight cherry juice. On the palate, light tannins. Cherry juice. Some depth. Nice fruit. Not a lot of acidity. Works better with food.
Though young, this is drinking quite well and in "Burgundy" terms a good value. Deep garnet in color. The nose has cherries, spice, and slight black cherries. The texture on this wine is very pretty. Round but intense. Lots of black cherry fruit and some underlying earthiness. Good balance. Nice finish. This should continue to improve for five to ten years and be good for another five to ten after that. It will pair well with game or fowl.
