FROM MY CELLAR

When I first started collecting Burgundy, I used to confuse Clos des Forêts Saint-Georges and Clos des Porrets Saint-Georges all the time. The names sounded almost identical. But more than thirty years later, I now think of them as almost opposites. Both are monopole Premier Crus from Nuits-Saint-Georges. Both can age beautifully. But they express the appellation in very different ways. In this video, I compare four bottles from my own cellar: - Domaine de l’Arlot Clos des Forêts Saint-Georges 2009 - Domaine Henri Gouges Clos des Porrets Saint-Georges 2009 - Domaine de l’Arlot Clos des Forêts Saint-Georges 2016 - Domaine Henri Gouges Clos des Porrets Saint-Georges 2017 I look at how the two vineyards differ, how vintage changes their personalities, which bottles are drinking best today, and which vintages I would actually buy at current prices. Chapters 00:00 The Two Burgundy Wines I Used to Confuse 01:45 Clos des Forêts Saint-Georges 02:22 Clos des Porrets Saint-Georges 03:09 Where They Sit in Nuits-Saint-Georges 03:57 Clos des Forêts 2009 05:20 Clos des Porrets 2009 06:29 The 2009 Verdict 07:00 2016 vs 2017 07:46 Clos des Forêts 2016 09:00 Clos des Porrets 2017 10:18 The Buying Decision 11:07 My Final Verdict If you collect Nuits-Saint-Georges, which Premier Cru do you think offers the best value today? Let me know in the comment section below. #Burgundy #NuitsSaintGeorges #PremierCru #PinotNoir #WineCollecting 🍇 Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next video. *** DISCLAIMER: The views shared here reflect my personal experience and perspective as a long-time wine enthusiast. This content is for information and enjoyment only, and should not be considered financial, investment, or purchasing advice. Drink responsibly.

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After more than thirty years of collecting Burgundy, I still love the great Chardonnays of the Côte d’Or. But not every evening needs an expensive bottle. Sometimes I simply want a Chardonnay that is fresh, expressive and ready to enjoy with dinner—without feeling that the occasion has to justify the wine. In this video, I compare two Chardonnays from my own cellar that cost around US$35–40: - South Africa, Boschendal Appellation Series Elgin Chardonnay - Burgundy, Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine They are made from the same grape and cost almost the same amount. But stylistically, they could hardly be more different. The Boschendal is broader, richer and more intensely worked. The Lafon is brighter, leaner and more restrained. In this video, I discuss: - What value means to me after more than thirty years of collecting wine - Why I’m looking beyond the famous Burgundy appellations - Boschendal Elgin Chardonnay vs Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine - South African Chardonnay vs Burgundy Chardonnay - How oak, altitude and climate shape each wine - Which wine is richer and more powerful - Which wine is fresher and more restrained - What I like to serve with each bottle - Which drinking window suits each wine - Why I continue buying both for my own cellar Chapters 00:00 What I Drink When I Don’t Want to Open Burgundy 02:09 Boschendal 02:49 Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon 03:42 Boschendal Elgin Chardonnay 04:44 Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine 05:46 Richness vs Restraint 06:24 Food Pairings 07:15 Would I Buy Them Again? 07:55 Why Every Cellar Needs Bottles Like These 08:42 My Final Thoughts If you’ve found a Chardonnay outside the famous appellations that has become a regular in your cellar, I’d love to know what it is. Let me know in the comment section below. #Chardonnay #Burgundy #Maconnais #SouthAfricanWine #WineCollecting 🍇 Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next video. *** DISCLAIMER: The views shared here reflect my personal experience and perspective as a long-time wine enthusiast. This content is for information and enjoyment only, and should not be considered financial, investment, or purchasing advice. Drink responsibly.

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